Medical technology manufacturer Becton, Dickinson & Co., in Franklin Lakes, today announced it has acquired United Kingdom-based Sirigin Ltd. to expand its development of polymer technology.

Nonprofit entrepreneurial development services provider Rising Tide Capital Inc., in Jersey City, today announced the philanthropic arm of JPMorgan Chase & Co. committed $150,000 to fund small-business training programs in low-income communities across New Jersey.

The broadcasting division of ValCom Inc., in Boonton Township, announced Friday it has signed an agreement to distribute a new lifestyle entertainment series.