BD products are critical to surgical procedures and help to prevent infections in healthcare facilities all over the world. In Georgia alone, more than 100,000 patients monthly rely on the medical devices BD safely sterilizes in Covington and Madison.
From urinary catheters, PICC lines, oncology ports, breast biopsy needles, vascular and ureteral stents, feeding tubes, and more, these lifesaving devices are found in nearly every hospital and healthcare facility in Georgia.
BD has a longstanding presence in these communities with roots dating back to 1967.
Today, BD employs more than 1,000 employees at its facilities in Covington and Madison:
These facilities work together and are vital to BD’s ability to maintain a consistent supply of critical medical technology that safely meets the needs of patients and healthcare workers worldwide.
BD has a vested interest in ensuring the safety of our employees and the communities where we operate. The sterilization facilities in Georgia use the best available EtO emissions control technology to destroy more than 99.9% of EtO in its operations.
Over the last 55+ years, BD has become part of the fabric of the local Newton and Morgan County communities. The annual economic contribution of BD operations in Covington and Madison is significant, including employee salaries and benefits, tax income for the public sector and charitable giving.
BD is a proven good corporate citizen and responsible neighbor. BD employees in Georgia donate their time, money, goods and services to charitable organizations in the area including Project ReNeWal, Willing Helpers Medical Clinic, Special Olympics of Newton County, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Fuzz Run, and many others.
We have been named one of the companies changing the world by Fortune magazine three times, in recognition of our commitment to pursuing efforts that help serve unmet health care needs across the world.
We have also consistently been named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media.
