Featured Vendor: BIC

Powertex has many different partners in delivering promotional products and services to our customers. One of the most important of these partners in delivering quality promotional items is BIC. Brought to market in 1950 by European Industrial Manager and inventor, Michael Bich, the BIC ballpoint pen was the springboard that launched one of the most globally successful companies of our time. Today, BIC has an incredibly wide line of products from Sticky Notes to Mouse Pads, and a tradition of innovation and quality that has allowed them to provide quality products at a competitive price.

Product Lines:

Pens: In thinking about BIC's products, the first thing everyone thinks of is their ubiquitous pen. The ballpoint is well represented with BIC in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors. From the BIC Kids line to their elegant and well-styled Shaeffer executive line, you can find almost any price point and style you may be searching for. Twist Action, Gel Pens, Retractable, Tri-Stic, Shaped Pens, Combo Pens, Wide Body, Wood and Steel are just a few of the product options available in the BIC Line.

Highlighters, Markers, and Pencils: Markers and Highlighters are available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and tip sizes. Some of the more notable and unique members of their lineup include the Flat Line in their Solis Family. Possessing a wide body, and wide, flat tip, these highlighters are extremely comfortable to hold, and easy to use. If you are looking for pencils, you can find Neon, Foil, Mechanical and more through their complete lineup.


Office Supplies: BIC specializes in a selection of office supplies: Mouse Pads, Sticky Notes, Notebooks, White-Out Products and more. Competitively priced and totally customizable quality products are available in a wide variety of categories, with combos such as pen and notepad packs available as well. Notebooks can be found with plastic, chipboard, and, simulated leather covers, and both Sticky Notes and Mousepads can be found in custom die-cut shapes.


Other items: If all of the above wasn't enough for your promotional needs, BIC still has more to offer. Flashlights, Magnets, Lighters, and variety packs are a few of the other popular items. Flashlights come in a handy variety of pocket lights and key rings lights. Variety packs contain various mixtures of their product lines in varying quantities. The Magnet product line features; Dry-Erase, Business Card, Calendar, and Custom Shaped Magnets.

Service: The service level that BIC provides is second to none. Ample inventories and a solid distribution network make them an excellent and reliable partner. Provided with each product is an unconditional manufacturer's warranty. In addition, the Shaeffer line of pens, has a lifetime mechanical failure guarantee, giving you the confidence in workmanship you need when giving a high-end promotional item. Finally, BIC offers a line called Write-Now, which features 24-hour turnaround on all items in that line. If you need a gift fast, you can get it from BIC.

BIC offers Powertex and our customers a wide variety of products and customization options. Through our partnership with their organization, we have the ability to reliably and cost-effectively provide you with many of the promotional products you need. Plus, their reliability, quality, and superior service level allows us to more effectively meet your needs, making them a critical partner in providing our customers with the tools they need to effectively promote themselves. If you are interested in obtaining a seletion of BIC products for your next promotion, give Powertex a call today at: (800) 588-7111, or email us at: customerservice@powertexgroup.com.


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