Bic pen

Bic is a French manufacturing company founded in 1945 by Marcel Bich and Édouard Buffard. The company is renowned for producing disposable items such as pens, lighters, and razors. Its flagship product, the Bic Cristal ballpoint pen, was introduced in 1950 and has sold over 100 billion units since its launch. Bic operates manufacturing facilities in multiple countries, including France, the USA, and Mexico, to meet global demand. The Bich family owns approximately 46% of the company's shares and controls 63% of its voting power.