CUNO Incorporated

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CUNO is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a comprehensive line of filtration products for the separation, clarification, and purification of fluids and gasses. Its proprietary products include uses in the healthcare, industrial, and drinking water markets. The Company operates a total of eight manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, Brazil, and Australia, and has sales offices throughout the world. The need for filtration is estimated at nearly $3 billion worldwide, and filtration markets are currently growing at a rate of 7 to 8 percent annually.CUNO was the surname of the company founder, Charles Cuno, who began manufacturing operations in 1912 for a variety of products, primarily for automobiles, in Meriden, Connecticut. The Company grew and developed new products for filtration that included engine and hydraulic metal filters. Filtration and separation became the primary focus during the 1960's through 1980's. From 1986 to 1996, CUNO was the Fluid Purification business of Commercial Intertech. In September of 1996, CUNO Incorporated became a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: CUNO). On August 1, 2005, CUNO was acquired by 3M. By combining the advanced materials innovation of 3M with the separation and filtration experience of CUNO, new solutions are provided to customers worldwide. CUNO and 3M -- bringing two great companies together!

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