BIC Lighters, Pens, and Shavers

Founded in 1945 by Marcel Bich and Édouard Buffard in Clichy, France, BIC is a globally recognized brand that revolutionized the market with the mass production of the ballpoint pen. The company’s philosophy centered on making high-quality, affordable products accessible to everyone, leading to the creation of the iconic BIC Cristal pen.

Over the decades, BIC expanded its portfolio to include disposable lighters in 1973 and disposable razors in 1975. The brand maintains a strictly controlled global manufacturing footprint to ensure consistency and quality. While headquartered in France, BIC operates over 20 manufacturing facilities worldwide, including major hubs in Europe, North America, and South America.

Today, the brand remains a publicly traded entity on Euronext Paris, with the Bich family traditionally maintaining a significant controlling interest. BIC continues to lead in its core categories of stationery, lighters, and shavers, emphasizing sustainability through its long-term goals for recycled packaging and refillable product designs.