Bic to Move North American Headquarters to Norwalk
The consumer goods company plans to relocate its corporate team to the Merritt 7 office complex by 2027.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Remote Work
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Bic will move its North American headquarters from Shelton to Norwalk in the second quarter of 2027. The company has signed a lease for 32,000 square feet at the 501 Merritt 7 building to accommodate 220 full-time employees.
Why it matters
The transition reflects the company's efforts to adapt its office footprint to the evolving needs of its business and team members. The move marks a shift away from its long-standing corporate presence in Shelton.
The new Norwalk office will support 220 full-time positions, while Bic continues to operate a separate 110-person manufacturing plant in Milford. The company currently owns a 153,000-square-foot building in Shelton valued at approximately $15 million.
The players
Bic
Bic is a global consumer goods corporation known for manufacturing stationery, lighters, and shavers.
The details
Bic is transitioning its operations to the 501 Merritt 7 complex in Norwalk while maintaining its manufacturing capabilities in Milford. The company has occupied its current corporate offices at 1 Bic Way in Shelton since 2008.
Timeline
1958: Bic established a presence in Connecticut.
2008: Corporate offices relocated to 1 Bic Way in Shelton.
Q2 2027: Expected opening of the new Norwalk headquarters.
Market Landscape
This move follows the broader post-pandemic corporate office downsizing trend where firms prioritize smaller, modern facilities over large, company-owned campuses. By shifting to a leased space at Merritt 7, Bic mirrors an industry-wide move toward optimized office footprints.
The relocation will not impact the operations of the existing lighter-manufacturing plant in Milford. Norwalk residents may see increased foot traffic and activity in the Merritt 7 district once the headquarters opens in 2027.
The takeaway
The relocation allows Bic to modernize its operational presence while scaling its office space to current staffing requirements. Employees and local stakeholders should expect a multi-year transition period as the company evaluates its legacy real estate assets.
Further reading
For more on how companies are adapting to changing office needs, visit the Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CTPost.
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