BIC launches manufacturing facility in NairobiBIC global CEO Mr. Gonzalve BICH addresses the members of staff and media at the official inauguration of BIC East Africa facility in Kasarani, Nairobi. [Photo:Courtesy]BIC on Monday inaugurated its East Africa facility in Kasarani, Nairobi.The new facility comes as BIC transferred its manufacturing in Kenya and distribution in the East African region from HACO Industries Kenya Ltd earlier this year. Commenting on the inauguration, BIC’s Chief Executive Officer, Gonzalve Bich said the Company’s focus now is on expanding their footprint in the African continent and providing high?quality, affordable products to our consumers. The revamped manufacturing facility will produce BIC ballpoint pens and include the assembly of BIC Shavers. The factory benefits from the introduction of new technologies, smart solutions, and environmental management systems that help to drive efficiency and reduce the factory’s footprint in line with the company’s “Writing The Future” Sustainable Development Commitments for 2025.

Source: Standard Digital March 11, 2019 12:49 UTC