Société BIC is a global consumer goods company best known for its inexpensive and reliable disposable products, including ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, markers, highlighters, lighters and shavers. Since its founding in 1945 by Marcel Bich and Édouard Buffard in Clichy, France, the company has combined precision engineering with cost-effective manufacturing to bring simple, everyday items to mass markets around the world.
The company’s product portfolio is organized across three core segments: Stationery, which covers pens, pencils, markers and correction products; Lighter Products, encompassing disposable pocket lighters and utility lighters; and Shaving Products, offering a range of disposable razors and cartridge-based systems. This multi-category approach has enabled Société BIC to leverage its manufacturing expertise and distribution networks to achieve leadership positions in each of its markets.
With operations spanning more than 160 countries, Société BIC maintains production facilities in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Its global footprint is supported by regional sales offices that adapt product designs and marketing strategies to local consumer preferences. The company’s emphasis on operational efficiency, environmental sustainability and social responsibility has been reflected in initiatives to reduce plastic use, improve recycling efforts and support educational programs for young students.
Today, Société BIC is led by CEO Gonzalve Bich, a grandson of the founder, who continues to drive innovation in product development and international expansion. Under his leadership, the company remains focused on investing in new technologies, strengthening its digital channels and exploring partnerships that enhance its commitment to quality, affordability and sustainability across all regions it serves.
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