ST. PAUL, Minn. – 3M Automotive is the latest automotive business to join the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Lead-Free Wheel Weight Initiative (NLFWWI). 3M became a joint member of the initiative during an official signing ceremony this week at the Detroit Grand Prix.

The EPA created the NLFWWI as an opportunity for entities engaged in the manufacture, distribution, sale or use of wheel weights to participate in a voluntary effort to accelerate the transition away from traditional lead wheel weights.

3M currently produces lead-free wheel weights and is the only manufacturer of a composite-based wheel weight system. The company has never produced lead weights. By signing the initiative, 3M said it intends to continue to produce, market and sell a lead-free alternative composite wheel weight system, endorse the NLFWWI and encourage the use of lead-free wheel weights by others.

“We’re honored to be a part of this EPA initiative and to help continue the promotion of lead-free wheel weights,” said Tony Stokes, vice president and general manager, 3M Automotive. “We feel our lead-free wheel weight system is truly groundbreaking, and our involvement with the NLFWWI underscores 3M’s commitment to developing innovative and high-quality products that are also more sustainable and practical.”

For more information about the 3M Wheel Weight System, visit: www.3M.com/wheelweights.