Company profile
Société BIC S.A. is a global manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, specializing in writing instruments, lighters, and personal care items. The company offers a broad array of stationery, including various pens (such as ballpoint, gel, fineliner, and felt-tip), pencils (graphite, mechanical, and coloring), markers, sticky notes, whiteboards, correction products, and a selection of art and craft supplies like crayons and watercolors. Within its personal care division, BIC produces razors, refillable shaving systems, and related creams and lotions. Its lighter range features a variety of options, from standard pocket and utility lighters to decorative and multipurpose designs. Beyond these core categories, BIC also supplies other consumer goods, including hosiery, batteries, and promotional merchandise. The company's operational scope extends further to include delivery services, industrial equipment manufacturing, the development and distribution of IT solutions, and involvement in real estate and insurance. BIC's products are marketed worldwide under well-known brands such as BIC, BIC Kids, Cello, RocketBook, Tipp-Ex, and DJEEP. These goods reach consumers through a diverse network that encompasses mass-market retailers, traditional stores, office product suppliers, and its dedicated e-commerce platform. Société BIC S.A. was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Clichy, France.
- CEO
- Rob Versloot
- Employees
- 9,224
- IPO date
- 03 Jan 2000
- ISIN
- FR0000120966
