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BD and U.S. Government Launch Landmark Partnership to Expand U.S. Manufacturing and Strengthen America's Healthcare Resilience

PR Newswire•06/10/2026•06:36 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤$19 billion U.S. investment planned over several years, including capital, operations and supply chain
  • ➤$3 billion directed toward strategic U.S. manufacturing expansion sites
  • ➤Annual domestic production to increase by approximately 5 billion medical consumables
  • ➤Domestic supply share expected to rise to roughly 80 percent
  • ➤100% of BD needles used in America to use American-made steel

Expert Statements

Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD

“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.”

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.”

Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD

“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.”

Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD

“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.”

BD and U.S. Government Launch Landmark Partnership to Expand U.S. Manufacturing and Strengthen America's Healthcare Resilience PR Newswire

Agreement supports significant investments in U.S. manufacturing, strengthens healthcare resilience and increases domestic production of essential medical consumables used in approximately 90% of U.S. hospital visits

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