BIC Graphic USA Announces Atchison-based Operations to be Consolidated in Florida

Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic USA announced it met with employees in Atchison, Kansas regarding the proposal by Atchison-based employees for subcontracting work following the planned closure of the Atchison facility in July 2009. “We gave the proposal serious consideration and comprehensive analysis but found that it is not cost-effective in today’s marketplace,” said BIC Graphic Group general manager, Nicolas Paillot. “Like many other industries and sectors today, the promotional products industry is facing unprecedented challenges and we must take these difficult steps to consolidate operations and reduce costs.”