B. Braun Medical Inc. Named Best Company to Work For

BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is part of one of the fastest growing medical technology corporations in the world -- it's also one of the Best Companies to Work For, according to Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) magazine. One of just 10 medical device companies named to MD+DI's 2011 list, B. Braun "must be doing something right."

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In fact, B. Braun is doing many things right. The company's "Sharing Expertise®" philosophy reflects its dedication to exchanging knowledge within the industry -- as well as amongst its employees. In addition to B. Braun's annual "Sharing Expertise" award, MD+DI also spotlighted the company's educational assistance program, as well as its value-add health benefits such as blood pressure, stroke and thyroid screenings; free health club access; weekly yoga classes and on-site massages. Most impressive, however, is B. Braun's talent retention record. Its employees' average tenure is 10 years, more than double the national median of just 4.4 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

"Business leaders talk about customer loyalty and customer satisfaction as their companies' top priorities, but you can't reach those goals if your employees aren't happy, committed and engaged," said Caroll Neubauer, Chairman and CEO for B. Braun Medical Inc. "B. Braun is proud to be recognized as an industry-leading example of a collaborative culture with strong values that our employees embrace and appreciate."

B. Braun is featured along with all of MD+DI's Best Companies to Work For in the publication's June issue. To learn more about B. Braun, visit www.bbraunusa.com.

About B. Braun

B. Braun is a leading manufacturer of infusion therapy and pain management products with an environmentally-friendly focus. Guided by the company's "Sharing Expertise®" philosophy, B. Braun addresses the critical issues of infection prevention, medication safety and environmental responsibility by promoting best practices that help clinicians reduce medication errors, prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and achieve sustainability objectives.

Consistently recognized by Frost & Sullivan and KLAS for its medical technology and support services, B. Braun employees share their knowledge with colleagues and customers to improve working processes in hospitals and medical practices and to enhance the safety of patients and healthcare professionals. For more information, call 800-227-2862, email us at [email protected] or visit B. Braun at www.bbraunusa.com.

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