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BD (NYSE: BDX) celebrates 55 years of manufacturing at its Sumter, South Carolina facility on Oct. 3, 2025. The site began in 1970 with 25 employees and now spans >600,000 square feet, employs ~900 associates and produces billions of products annually, including BD Vacutainer® blood collection products that the company says care for 84 patients every second.

Since FY21, BD invested more than $90 million in Sumter, tripled year-over-year investment from FY24 to FY25, and plans to invest ~$30 million in FY26 for modernization, new lines and training. BD announced a $10,000 donation to the Tuomey Foundation and contributes >$100,000 annually to local organizations. BD operates >30 U.S. manufacturing and distribution sites across 17 states and Puerto Rico, employing >10,000 people.

BD (NYSE: BDX) celebra 55 anni di produzione nel proprio impianto di Sumter, in Carolina del Sud, il 3 ottobre 2025. Il sito ha avuto inizio nel 1970 con 25 dipendenti e ora si estende su oltre 600.000 piedi quadrati, impiega circa 900 dipendenti e produce miliardi di prodotti all'anno, inclusi i prodotti di raccolta del sangue BD Vacutainer® che l'azienda dice di curare 84 pazienti ogni secondo.

Dal FY21, BD ha investito più di 90 milioni di dollari a Sumter, ha triplicato l'investimento anno su anno dal FY24 al FY25 e prevede di investire circa 30 milioni di dollari nel FY26 per modernizzazione, nuove linee e formazione. BD ha annunciato una donazione di 10.000 dollari alla Tuomey Foundation e contribuisce a organizzazioni locali con oltre 100.000 dollari all'anno. BD gestisce oltre 30 siti di produzione e distribuzione negli Stati Uniti in 17 stati e a Porto Rico, occupando oltre 10.000 persone.

BD (NYSE: BDX) celebra 55 años de fabricación en su instalación de Sumter, Carolina del Sur, el 3 de octubre de 2025. El sitio comenzó en 1970 con 25 empleados y ahora abarca más de 600,000 pies cuadrados, emplea a ~900 asociados y produce miles de millones de productos al año, incluyendo los productos de recolección de sangre BD Vacutainer® que la empresa dice que cuidan a 84 pacientes cada segundo.

Desde FY21, BD invirtió más de $90 millones en Sumter, triplicó la inversión interanual de FY24 a FY25 y planea invertir ~$30 millones en FY26 para modernización, nuevas líneas y formación. BD anunció una donación de $10,000 a la Tuomey Foundation y contribuye con >$100,000 anualmente a organizaciones locales. BD opera >30 instalaciones de fabricación y distribución en EE.UU. a través de 17 estados y Puerto Rico, empleando >10,000 personas.

BD (NYSE: BDX)55주년남부 사우스캐롤라이나 주 Sumter의 시설에서 2025년 10월 3일에 축하합니다. 이 현장은 1970년 25명의 직원으로 시작했으며 현재 60만 제곱피트를 넘고 약 900명의 협력자가 근무하며 매년 수십억 개의 제품을 생산합니다. 회사가 말하는 BD Vacutainer® 혈액 채혈 제품은 매초 84명의 환자를 돌본다고 합니다.

FY21 이후 BD는 Sumter에 $9천만 이상을 투자했고 FY24에서 FY25로 연간 투자를 세 배로 늘렸으며 FY26에는 현대화, 신규 생산라인 및 교육을 위해 약 $3천만를 투자할 계획입니다. 또한 $10,000를 Tuomey Foundation에 기부했고 지역 단체에 매년 $100,000 이상 기여합니다. BD는 미국 내 17개 주와 푸에르토리코에 걸쳐 30곳이 넘는 제조 및 유통 현장을 운영하며 10,000명 이상을 고용합니다.

BD (NYSE: BDX) célèbre 55 ans de fabrication sur son site de Sumter, en Caroline du Sud, le 3 octobre 2025. Le site a commencé en 1970 avec 25 employés et s'étend désormais sur plus de 600 000 pieds carrés, emploie environ 900 collaborateurs et produit des milliards de produits chaque année, y compris les produits de collecte sanguine BD Vacutainer® que l'entreprise affirme prendre soin de 84 patients toutes les secondes.

Depuis l'exercice FY21, BD a investi plus de 90 millions de dollars à Sumter, a triplé l'investissement année après année entre FY24 et FY25, et prévoit d’investir environ 30 millions de dollars au FY26 pour la modernisation, de nouvelles lignes et de la formation. BD a annoncé un don de 10 000 dollars à la Tuomey Foundation et contribue annuellement à des organisations locales à hauteur de > 100 000 dollars. BD exploite >30 sites de fabrication et de distribution aux États-Unis dans 17 États et à Porto Rico, employant >10 000 personnes.

BD (NYSE: BDX) feiert 55 Jahre Herstellungs­aktivität in seiner Sumter, South Carolina-Anlage am 3. Oktober 2025. Die Anlage begann 1970 mit 25 Mitarbeitern und erstreckt sich nun über mehr als 600.000 Quadratfuß, beschäftigt ca. 900 Mitarbeiter und produziert jährlich Milliarden von Produkten, einschließlich BD Vacutainer®-Blutentnahmesystemen, von denen das Unternehmen sagt, dass sie 84 Patienten jede Sekunde versorgen.

Seit FY21 investierte BD mehr als 90 Millionen Dollar in Sumter, verdreifachte die jährliche Investition von FY24 bis FY25 und plant, im FY26 rund 30 Millionen Dollar zu investieren, für Modernisierung, neue Linien und Schulungen. BD kündigte eine Spende von 10.000 Dollar an die Tuomey Foundation an und trägt >$100.000 jährlich zu lokalen Organisationen bei. BD betreibt >30 US-Produktions- und Vertriebsstandorte in 17 Bundesstaaten und Puerto Rico und beschäftigt >10.000 Menschen.

BD (NYSE: BDX) يحتفل بـ خمس وخمسون عامًا من التصنيع في منشأه في سومتر، كارولاينا الجنوبية، في 3 أكتوبر 2025. بدأ الموقع في عام 1970 بـ 25 موظفًا ويشغل الآن أكثر من 600,000 قدم مربع، ويعمل به نحو 900 من الموظفين ويُنتج مليارات المنتجات سنويًا، بما في ذلك منتجات جمع الدم BD Vacutainer® التي تقول الشركة إنها تعتني بـ 84 مريضًا كل ثانية.

منذ FY21، استثمرت BD أكثر من 90 مليون دولار في سومتر، وبلغت الاستثمارات السنوية من FY24 إلى FY25 ثلاث أضعاف، وتخطط لاستثمار نحو 30 مليون دولار في FY26 للحداثة، خطوط إنتاج جديدة وتدريب. أعلنت BD عن تبرع بقيمة 10,000 دولار لـ Tuomey Foundation وتساهم بأكثر من 100,000 دولار سنويًا في منظمات محلية. تشتغل BD في أكثر من 30 موقع تصنيع وتوزيع في الولايات المتحدة عبر 17 ولاية وبورتو ريكو، وتوظف أكثر من 10,000 شخص.

BD (NYSE: BDX) 在 Sumter, South Carolina 的工厂庆祝 55 年制造业,时间定在 2025 年 10 月 3 日。该基地于 1970 年成立,初始仅有 25 名员工,如今面积超过 60 万平方英尺,雇佣约 900 名员工,每年生产 数十亿件产品,其中包括 BD Vacutainer® 血样采集产品,公司称其可为 每秒 84 名患者 提供护理。

自 FY21 以来,BD 在 Sumter 投资超过 9000 万美元,对 FY24 至 FY25 的年度投资实现三倍增长,计划在 FY26 投资约 3000 万美元 用于现代化改造、新产线和培训。BD 宣布向 Tuomey Foundation 捐赠 $10,000,并每年向本地机构捐助超过 $100,000。BD 在美国境内 17 个州及波多黎各经营超过 30 个生产和分销点,雇用超过 10,000 人

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SUMTER, S.C., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today will commemorate 55 years of manufacturing excellence at its Sumter, South Carolina facility, which throughout its history has been a core site within the Company's extensive U.S. manufacturing footprint.

Since opening its doors and producing its first glass syringe barrel in 1970 with 25 employees, the Sumter facility has grown into one of BD's largest and most strategically important manufacturing sites, supporting health care providers and patients around the world. Today, the facility spans more than 600,000 square feet and employs approximately 900 associates, producing billions of products each year, including the BD Vacutainer® blood collection products, that are critical to the backbone of health care in areas including diagnostics, treatment and medical research.

"This anniversary is especially meaningful because BD Sumter plays a vital role in producing BD Vacutainer® blood collection products—trusted to care for 84 patients around the world every second," said Bridget Bagnato, Worldwide President of Specimen Management at BD. "For more than five decades, our team in Sumter has taken immense pride in delivering high-quality products that support patient care globally. This milestone anniversary is a reflection of the strength of BD's long-standing and continued commitment to investing in our U.S. manufacturing capabilities, as well as quality, innovation, and operational excellence."

Manufacturing Investments in Sumter

Since FY21, BD has invested more than $90 million in Sumter to grow operations and reinforce its commitment to advancing global health care, and tripled its year-over-year investment in the Sumter site from FY24 to FY25, with plans to invest approximately another $30 million in FY26. This funding will support infrastructure modernization, the addition of new manufacturing lines to expand capacity, and enhanced associate training and development—all part of BD's previously announced five-year investment strategy.

Looking ahead, the company remains focused on identifying opportunities to invest in high-speed, next-generation technologies that will further strengthen the site's capabilities.

55th Anniversary Celebration

The 55th anniversary celebration ceremony honors the achievements of the site with BD leaders, local officials and members of the community. BD will recognize its longest-tenured associates, including two employees with more than 50 years of service and more than 100 who have served for more than 25 years.

BD will also announce a $10,000 donation to the Tuomey Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, reinforcing BD's commitment to advancing health and supporting the well-being of the Sumter community. BD also contributes more than $100,000 annually to local Sumter organizations such as the Sumter Education Foundation and local chapters of United Way and American Heart Association.

"BD's more than five decades of growth, innovation and ongoing success is a testament to its leadership and the strength of South Carolina's business environment," Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III said. "We are grateful for BD's continued investment in Sumter County and South Carolina and look forward to watching its legacy grow."

Later this month, BD will also celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Broken Bow, Nebraska facility, which also plays an important role in BD's manufacturing network and community. BD operates more than 30 U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities across 17 states and Puerto Rico, employing over 10,000 people. These sites form a critical backbone of the U.S. medical device supply chain, helping ensure consistent access to high-quality medical devices nation- and worldwide.

About BD Vacutainer® products
BD Vacutainer® products are used to care for millions of patients around the world today for high-quality specimen collection, patient comfort and health care provider safety. They are also helping to advance care for tomorrow, with BD Vacutainer® tubes used in more than 16,000 published clinical studies since 2018 alone.

About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its more than 70,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X (formerly Twitter) @BDandCo or Instagram @becton_dickinson

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FAQ

What did BD announce about its Sumter, S.C. facility on October 3, 2025 (BDX)?

BD announced the 55th anniversary of its Sumter facility and highlighted site size, staffing, production and investments.

How many employees and how much space does BD Sumter have (BDX)?

The Sumter site employs approximately 900 associates and spans more than 600,000 square feet.

How much has BD (BDX) invested in Sumter since FY21 and what are FY26 plans?

BD invested more than $90 million since FY21 and plans to invest about $30 million in FY26.

What products does the BD Sumter facility manufacture and what is the scale (BDX)?

Sumter produces billions of products annually, including BD Vacutainer® blood collection products.

What community donations did BD announce at the Sumter 55th anniversary (BDX)?

BD announced a $10,000 donation to the Tuomey Foundation and noted >$100,000 in annual local contributions.

How large is BD's U.S. manufacturing network and workforce mentioned in the release (BDX)?

BD operates more than 30 U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities across 17 states and Puerto Rico, employing >10,000 people.
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