3M has acquired Dedication to Detail, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of paint finishing systems including buffing and polishing pads. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Dedication to Detail builds on 3M’s range of vehicle appearance products with the addition of patented quick release double-sided foam and wool pads sold under "The Edge" brand. Dedication to Detail’s products and manufacturing expertise will complement 3M’s current range of products and create additional growth in the automotive aftermarket and related paint finishing markets, according to 3M.