At the Scotch™ Brand, we believe in resourcefulness and ingenuity. We exist to help people discover the magic of being hands on. But in order to do a job well, you need the right tools. Since the invention of the first transparent tape in 1930, Scotch™ Brand and 3M have offered more than 400 varieties of adhesive tape and countless other products from spray adhesives and super glue to tape dispensers and laminators. For every project there’s an ideal tool. We’d like to help you find it. Resourcefulness is about adapting, making do and doing more with what you’ve got. It’s not about using less, but using smarter. And it means finding the right tools and taking a shot at using them. Resourcefulness is a core value at Scotch® Brand. We understand that problem-solving is the ultimate creative act. That’s the principle that has guided our long history of invention and that spurs us on to future innovations. 1930: Richard Drew, a young 3M engineer, invents Scotch® Cellulose Tape. Later to be renamed Cellophane Tape, it is an attractive, moisture-proof way for grocers and bakers to seal packages. The tape helps people “make do” during the Great Depression—they made simple repairs to household items. Today: Scotch® Brand Expressions Tape comes in more than 100 colors and patterns. Included are chalkboard tape and dry erase tape that allow you to write, erase, and rewrite in chalk or dry erase marker on any surface without the mess of sprays and special primers.