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The only difference is the packaging, which is adapted to the population’s needs. Here, shavers are sold in packs of two, rather than larger pack sizes like in the united States.

A succEssFul intEGrAtiOn After a long period of instability, in 2011 Brazil’s growth reached 3.5%. In this context, BIC Amazônia reaped the fruits of its commitment. “We have been making significant investments for the last 20 years now and BIC Brasil has

Packaging: in Brazil, shavers are sold in two-packs rather than in packs of twenty     like in the US

cErtiFicAtiOns isO 9001 / isO 14001 /

OHsAs 18000 / sA 8000

BIC Amazônia, a frontrunner BIC Amazônia was the first

BIC production site to get engaged in a certification

approach. “In the 1990s, the local government wanted the free trade zone of Manaus to

become a leading international site. All the businesses had

to commit to getting certain certifications. We began

gradually applying the process to quality, environmental issues, health and safety

and then more recently to corporate social responsibility

with the SA 8000 standard,” explains Carlo Cavadini.

In addition to reducing water and energy consumption and

waste management, the BIC sustainable development

program is also adapting to the local needs of Amazônia,

particularly with the education component. From 2004

to 2008 the “Educa BIC” program gave employees the

opportunity to finish their basic education. Today, the

company has set up the “Escola de Manufactura” program

to strengthen employees’ technical skills. BIC Amazônia is also committed to improving

the environmental and social situation for its neighbors and its employees by taking part in community service and charity operations, cleaning the banks

of the Amazon River, organizing activities for kids and collecting

money and food for families in need..

The same quality standards are applied as in the Group’s other plants.