1. Construction

3M observes anniversary of first vinyl electrical tape with sweepstakes

March 6, 2007
Austin, Texas-based 3M Electrical Markets Division is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its invention of vinyl electrical tape, which has evolved over the years to Scotch Super 33+ and is the only vinyl electrical tape still made in the United States

Austin, Texas-based 3M Electrical Markets Division is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its invention of vinyl electrical tape, which has evolved over the years to Scotch Super 33+ and is the only vinyl electrical tape still made in the United States. In observance of this milestone, 3M is running a campaign, including a sweepstakes, evoking memories of the late 1940s and celebrating the American worker and American craftsmanship.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.

8 Types of Electrical Conduit and Their Uses

Electrical conduit is a tube or raceway used to house and protect electrical wires within a building or structure. From data centers to underground subways to ports and bridges...

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

Champion Strut Catalog

Champion Fiberglass is the most advanced manufacturing facility of fiberglass conduit, fiberglass bridge drain and fiberglass strut systems in the world. Its well-trained and ...