3M Signs Equipment Contract With Swedish Solar Startup Exeger

  • Swedish firm will use cell technology in range of 3M products
  • Contracts helping company with its plans to secure new debt

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US manufacturing giant 3M Co. has entered into a strategic partnership with a Swedish startup to develop worker safety equipment powered by solar-cell technology.

Exeger Sweden AB will integrate its self-charging solar cells into a range of 3M products starting in 2024, according to an emailed statement on Thursday. The company didn’t disclose any financial information related to the new contract.