Olympic Industries Limited began in June 1979 as Bengal Carbide Limited, starting battery production in April 1982. The success of the battery unit, as well as the trust of its customers in its goods led to the massive diversification of its product line. Today, Olympic's production line includes three types of dry cell batteries (UM1, UM3 & UM4), a wide range of biscuits, two types of handy ballpoint pens (Refill & Direct Filling) and even confectionery items.

The driving force behind all of Olympic Industries Limited's products is quality. Olympic is very aware that when the customers buy its products, they expect to find goods of a high caliber – a trait that compels them to buy Olympic's goods again. In turn, the company do its level best to maintain and continuously improve the range of products to cater to the customer's tastes and expectations. Olympic Industries Limited is a public limited company, trading on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock exchange.

Over the last 30 years, it has grown to be the one largest manufacturers, distributors and marketers of fast moving consumer goods in Bangladesh. Its mission has always been to provide goods and services that can compete with international standards, but more importantly, Olympic aims to improve the
quality of life for all of its customers & stakeholders.

MILESTONES
June 1979: Incorporation as Bengal Carbide Limited
April 1982: Commencement of UM-1 Battery Production
June 1984: Listing on Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited
September 1987: Commencement of Soyabean Oil & Vegetable Ghee Production
September 1991: Addition of Palm Oil & Olein Capacity
August 1995: Expansion of Production Capacities to Produce UM-3 Batteries
June 1996: Name Change to Olympic Industries Limited
September 1996: Listing on Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited
December 1996: Commencement of Biscuit & Confectionery Production
January 1998: Commencement of Ballpoint Pen Production
November 1998: Commencement of Electric Bulb Production
July 2003: Olympic installs its Second Biscuit Production Line
July 2008: Olympic Install its Third Biscuit Production Line
August 2008: Completion of Amalgamation of Tripti Industries Limited with Olympic Industries Limited