2013 - Opening of a lighter facility in China
BIC Group opens a lighter facility in China (Nantong). With this new facility, the Group is better positioned to supply the fast growing Asian lighter market and particularly China.
2013 - Opening of a writing instrument facility in Tunisia
BIC Tunisia stationery factory opens in Bizerte, in the fast-growing African and Middle East region, to enhance the Group's manufacturing footprint and better meet consumer demand in this region.
2012 - Creation of BIC Middle East subsidiary
A new BIC subsidiary is established in Dubaï, to manage operations in the Middle East allowing direct communication with local customers and consumers.
2011 - Partnership with TerraCycle
BIC partners with TerraCycle in Europe, a pioneer in collecting and reusing non-recyclable waste.
2011 - Back in the Tour de France
After an absence of 15 years, BIC is back in the Tour de France publicity caravan. The adventure continues each year.
2009 - Opening a packaging facility in Mexico
In November, the Company opens a new Shaver packaging facility in Mexico.
2002 - Commitment to sustainable development
BIC launches its sustainable development program.
1995 - BIC in Eastern Europe
BIC opens BIC Polska, followed in 1996 by BIC Russia and further expansion in Eastern Europe.
1981 - The Group diversifies into the leisure industry
BIC acquires Tabur Marine and begins manufacturing and selling water sports products, shortly afterwards under the BIC Sport brand.
1979 - BIC adds Conté® to its portfolio
BIC acquires Conté®, a famous 200-year-old French brand of drawing and coloring products.