Bic Lighter and Stationery products

Founded in 1945 by Marcel Bich and Édouard Buffard in Clichy, France, BIC has grown into a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers. The company's first success was the iconic BIC Cristal ballpoint pen, which remains a bestseller worldwide.

BIC operates a decentralized manufacturing model with production facilities located globally to serve various markets. Key specialized factories are found in France, Brazil, Greece, Mexico, and the United States. This international footprint allows the brand to maintain high quality across millions of daily units while minimizing logistical hurdles.

Today, BIC remains a publicly traded company on the Euronext Paris exchange. It is still largely managed and owned by the Bich family, ensuring the brand maintains its original focus on simplicity, reliability, and accessibility. The brand is synonymous with the concept of reliable disposable goods.