BD is one of the world's largest medical technology companies that produce and sell medical equipment, medical systems and reagents, dedicated to improving human health around the world. BD focuses on improving drug treatment, improving the quality and speed of diagnosis of infectious diseases, and promoting the research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. BD has strong research and development capabilities to fight many of the world's most intractable diseases. Founded in New York in 1897, the company is headquartered in Franklin Lake, New Jersey, USA and employs more than 25000 people in about 50 countries around the world. The company's clients include medical institutions, life sciences research institutes, clinical laboratories, industrial units and the general public.