BD, one of the world's leading medical technology companies and the nation's largest manufacturer of essential medical consumables, announced a landmark partnership with the U.S. Government to expand domestic manufacturing and strengthen the resilience of supply chains for essential medical consumables relied on by clinicians and patients every day.
"This agreement reflects a shared commitment between the U.S. Government and BD to strengthening America's healthcare infrastructure, expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity and supporting reliable access to essential medical technologies, ultimately building a more resilient healthcare system for the future," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "The administration recognizes the importance of investing in a stronger, more secure healthcare supply chain, and BD is uniquely positioned to help bring that vision to life through our scale, innovation expertise and longstanding U.S. manufacturing footprint.
For nearly 130 years, BD has partnered with health systems and governments in the U.S. and around the world to meet critical healthcare challenges. We are proud to build on that legacy through significant investment in U.S. manufacturing and innovation, while continuing to advance healthcare and serve patients, providers and communities around the world who depend on us."