Becton Dickinson

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BD (NYSE: BDX), is a medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The comany focuses on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs 25,000 people in 50 countries. The company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.

In fiscal year 2006, BD revenues grew 8% to $5.83 billion worldwide.^[1] BD is comprised of three business segments: BD Medical, BD Diagnostics and BD Biosciences.

BD Medical sells medical devices. BD claims to have built the first-ever manufacturing facility in the U.S. to produce syringes and needles in 1906.^{[citation needed]} BD Medical posted revenues of $3.2 billion in fiscal 2006.^[1]

BD Diagnostics sells specimen collection and transport services and laboratory testing equipment. The segment is composed of two operating units: Preanalytical Systems, sample collection, and Diagnostic Systems, microbiology testing products and molecular assays. BD Diagnostics posted revenues of $1.76 billion in fiscal 2006.^[1]

BD Biosciences sells research and clinical tools to life scientists and clinicians. BD Biosciences posted $877 million in revenue in fiscal 2006.^[1]

BD has a long history of relationships in education. Company co-founder Fairleigh S. Dickinson was the major benefactor of Fairleigh Dickinson University, which was founded in Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1942. Henry P. Becton, son of co-founder Maxwell Becton, donated part of the company's original East Rutherford tract for the Henry P. Becton Regional High School which was built in 1971 and named in his honor. The company moved to Franklin Lakes, New Jersey in 1986.