2004 - Launch of the BIC® Soleil® razor
BIC launches the BIC® Soleil® razor, the first triple-blade in the one-piece segment specifically designed for women.
1993 - Launch of BIC® Evolution®
BIC launches BIC® Evolution®, a graphite and coloring pencil made with recycled materials.
1973 - BIC diversifies its product portfolio with the pocket lighter
After acquiring Flaminaire, a French manufacturer of high-quality lighters the year prior, BIC launches the first BIC® full-size pocket lighter with an adjustable flame. Its reliability and quality make it an immediate success.
1970 - Launch of BIC® 4-Color™
Launch of the BIC® 4-Color™ pen.
1956 - Launch of BIC® M10®
The launch of the BIC® M10® retractable pen marks the expansion of BIC's ballpoint pen range.
2002 - Launch of Multi-purpose Lighters
BIC launches a range of Multi-purpose Lighters for lighting fires, barbecues and candles.
1992 - Acquisition of Wite-Out®
To broaden its range of stationery products, BIC purchases Wite-Out®, a famous American brand of correction products.
1975 - Launch of the first one-piece razor
After partnering with Violex, a greek manufacturer of razor blades, BIC is the first brand to launch a one-piece razor.
1950 - Birth of BIC® Cristal
Marcel Bich, believing in the potential for the ballpoint pen, adapts and improves the ballpoint invented by the Hungarian László Biró, and in December 1950, launches his own ballpoint pen in France under the BIC® brand, a shortened and more memorable version of his own name. The quality and affordable price of the BIC® Cristal® ballpoint pen means that it is quickly adopted by an increasing number of consumers.