Company Overview
Société BIC S.A. is a global company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of consumer products. Its primary business segments encompass stationery, lighters, and shaving supplies. Within the stationery category, the company offers an extensive selection of writing instruments, including ballpoint pens, felt-tip coloring pens, markers, and various pencils (such as graphite, coloring, and mechanical pencils), as well as leads. Their product line also features organizational and correction tools like sticky notes, whiteboards, correction tapes, and erasers. Additionally, BIC provides innovative items like reusable notebooks and smart pens. For creative endeavors, they offer crayons, art and craft kits, finger painting products, watercolors, and a variety of tattoo markers, including permanent, single-use, metallic, and temporary versions. Refills for ballpoint, gel, color, and mechanical pens are also available. The shaving division includes refillable razors, disposable razors, shaving cream, and body and face lotions. For fire ignition, the company manufactures numerous lighter types, such as pocket, utility, decorated, classic (both decorated and non-decorated), electronic, and multi-purpose lighters. Beyond these core offerings, Société BIC S.A. diversifies into other areas, including pantyhose, batteries, and pre-shave preparations, along with advertising and promotional merchandise. The company also provides delivery services, produces industrial equipment, handles the manufacturing and distribution of IT solutions and consumer goods, and has interests in real estate and insurance activities. BIC's products are distributed through a broad network comprising retail mass-market distributors, traditional stores, office supply stationers, and its dedicated e-commerce platform. Its prominent brands include BIC, BIC Kids, Cello, Lucky, RocketBook, Tipp-Ex, BIC Wite-Out, DJEEP, BIC Soleil, Us, MADE FOR YOU, BIC Evolution, and BodyMark. Established in 1944, the company's headquarters are located in Clichy, France.
