B. Braun
B. Braun Melsungen AG
B. Braun Melsungen AG (pronounced: bee braun mel-zun-gen a-g) is a German medical and pharmaceutical device company, which has offices and facilities in more than 60 countries. Its headquarters are located in the small town of Melsungen, in central Germany. The company was founded in 1839 and is still owned by the Braun family.
Etymology
The name "B. Braun" comes from the company's founder, Julius Wilhelm Braun. The "B." stands for "Braun," and the company was named after him. The "Melsungen" part of the name refers to the town in Germany where the company is headquartered.
Related Terms
- Medical device: A medical device is any device designed to be used for medical purposes. This can range from simple tools like thermometers and stethoscopes to complex machines like MRI scanners. B. Braun produces a wide range of medical devices.
- Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals are drugs used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. B. Braun produces a variety of pharmaceutical products, including solutions for injection and infusion, anesthesia products, and surgical instruments.
- Melsungen: Melsungen is a small town in central Germany, where B. Braun's headquarters are located.
- Julius Wilhelm Braun: Julius Wilhelm Braun was the founder of B. Braun. He was a pharmacist and businessman.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on B. Braun
- Wikipedia's article - B. Braun
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