Bic Australia
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Stationary and shavers
BIC Australia manufactures products in three distinct market segments: stationery, lighters & shavers. Incorporated in 1953.
Company Ownership
BIC Australia Pty Ltd | AUS | website | ||||
Societe Bic SA ![]() owns 100% of BIC Australia Pty Ltd |
FRA | website | ||||
Pens, lighters and shavers Founded in France in 1945 by Marcel Bich. 40% owned by the Bich Family. |
Company Assessment
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BIC Australia Pty Ltd | ||||
Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020) |
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Societe Bic SA | ||||
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of A-.
Source: CDP (2019) |
This company appears on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, USA) 'Companies That Do Test On Animals' list, signifying that they manufacture products that are tested on animals at some stage of development. Presently observing a moratorium - suspension on testing.
Source: PETA (2020) |
This company has corporate responsibility claims on its website under the headings Sustainable Development commitments, affordable products made to last, reducing environmental footprint, and contributing to education.
Source: company website (2020)
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle (2020) |
Company Details
Type | Wholly-owned subsidiary |
Revenue | $70 million in 2018 |
Employees | 90 in 2018 |
Aus Manufacturing | Yes |
Contact Details
Address | 57-67 Popes Rd, Keysborough, VIC, 3173, Australia |
Phone | 03 9798 2000 |
Fax | 03 9798 6555 |
Website | www.bicgraphic.com.au |
Products / Brands
Bic Australia
Bic Shavers Bic Adhesives Bic Correction Bic Markers & Highlighters Bic Pencils & Colouring Bic Pens |
Bic Stationery Bic Lighters & Matches Bic Mens Grooming Bic BBQ Needs Sheaffer Pens |