BIC Classic Lighter

BIC lighters are one of the most recognized consumer goods in the world, known for their iconic shape and reliability. The brand was founded in France by Marcel Bich, who revolutionized the market with the launch of the first BIC lighter in 1973. Since then, the product has become a staple in households globally, utilizing a high-safety manufacturing process that includes over 50 automated quality checks to ensure consistent performance.

The production of BIC lighters is concentrated in high-tech facilities located across several continents to serve global demand. Major manufacturing hubs include Redon in France, Milford in the United States, and sites in Brazil and Spain. This decentralized manufacturing strategy allows the brand to maintain strict quality control while efficiently distributing millions of lighters daily to almost every market on Earth.

Today, the brand remains under the stewardship of Société BIC, the original parent company headquartered in Clichy, France. As a publicly traded entity, BIC continues to innovate in the stationery, lighter, and shaver categories. The company is committed to sustainability and safety, maintaining its position as the ultimate owner and operator of its worldwide brand portfolio without being acquired by larger multi-industry conglomerates.