Overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), is an American medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD does business in nearly 50 countries and has 28,803 employees worldwide. In fiscal year ending Sep. 30 2009, 60% of BD sales were generated from non-U.S. markets. The company's customers include healthcare institutions, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.
