- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Bert S. Cross
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
1963 - 1969
Fabricated Goods
b. 1906
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1906 - 2001 |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Race | White |
Cross spent over 40 years with 3M and was known as a “builder of businesses.” He successfully commercialized several new product lines including Scotchlite and Thermo-Fax copying machines. During his tenure, 3M expanded its international footprint, invested heavily in new product development, and posted record sales and profits. He helped 3M double revenues and earnings – growing from $800 million to over $1.6 billion in sales and from $93 million to $175 million in net income.