Haco, BIC in crunch talks over two-decade partnership

Businessman Chris Kirubi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya’s Haco Industries and Société BIC, the French owner of a popular ball-pen brand, are reviewing their partnership in a move that could see the multinational sell its products directly in East Africa or form a joint venture with the Kenyan firm.

BIC has in recent years incorporated subsidiaries in foreign markets, including Morocco to undertake distribution of its brand of stationery, lighters and shavers.

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