BIC BIC Group - Press Release
Clichy - 02 October 2015
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BIC announces a project to invest 12 million euros to modernize its industrial facilities in the north of France
The BIC Group has presented an investment project to the works council of its subsidiary, Conté (Stationery Category), intended to modernize its industrial facilities in the North of France (Pas-de-Calais). The project includes the transfer of the majority of production lines currently in Boulogne-sur-Mer to another existing site in Samer, in the same region.
This industrial project would
- Consolidate the production of high growth, mass-produced products at a modern, integrated and competitive site,
- Strengthen in the region of Boulogne-sur-Mer, BIC's historical center of expertise in mechanical pencils, graphite pencils and coloring products.
Planned over a 5 year period, the project includes an investment of 12 million euros to extend the production facility at Samer, the site at which employees will be offered a position as the project is completed.
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| Katy Bettach katy.bettach@bicworld.com: mailto:katy.bettach@bicworld.com | Priscille Reneaume : +33 1 53 70 74 70 preneaume@image7.fr: mailto:preneaume@image7.fr |
| Isabelle de Segonzac : +33 1 53 70 74 70 isegonzac@image7.fr |
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2015-2016 Agenda (all dates to be confirmed)
| 3rd Quarter 2015 results | 21 October 2015 | Conference call |
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BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters, shavers and promotional products. For more than 60 years, BIC has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands in the world. BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world. In 2014, BIC recorded Net Sales of 1,979.1 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris" and is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes. BIC is also part of the following SRI indexes: Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), FTSE4Good Europe, Euronext Vigeo Europe 120, Ethibel Sustainability Excellence Europe, STOXX Global ESG Leaders and Gaia Index.
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