BIC Canada opens. BIC Pen Corporation becomes a publicly traded company on the American Stock Exchange on September 16th. BIC Mexico opens. BIC Guatemala opens. Not content to just revolutionize the writing and lighting habits of a nation, BIC also sees the potential for a shaver that offers a quality shave at a fraction of the price of more traditional systems.
Shavers now have a leading market share among one-piece shavers.
Recognizing the growth in the leisure industry, BIC begins a subsidiary called BIC Sport, which markets sailboards. Today, BIC Sailboards are the number one selling sailboards in the world. Exported worldwide, Wavelengths pens emerge as the most popular fashion writing instruments in the U.S. BIC Duncan, South Carolina opens. BIC is listed on the New York Stock Exchange on October 6th. BIC Gaffney, South Carolina opens.