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BD Celebrates 55 Years of Manufacturing Excellence and Impact in Sumter, S.C.
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.
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