Building a brand that stands for something is challenging–it takes time and most importantly, authenticity. Almost all companies hope to impart a positive emotion or gain immediate recognition upon ...

Zippo has long made a case for Americans to carry its lighters. The Pennsylvania company, which dates back to the 1930s, used to supply lighters to US military, and millions of American soldiers have ...

In this video, I restore an old brass Zippo lighter found on a beach by a metal detectorist. The sea water created a beautiful patina, but without restoration, it would likely have been destroyed. The ...

It's a globally recognized brand that is known for its windproof lighters. But did you know that Zippo lighters are manufactured right here in Pennsylvania? They're made in a town called Bradford, in ...

As the third-generation owner of Zippo Manufacturing Co., one question always dogs George Blaisdell Duke: "You guys are still in business?" It's not that people want to be nasty, he says. It's just ...

BRADFORD, Pa., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippo Manufacturing Company ("Zippo"), the world-renowned maker of the iconic Zippo® windproof lighter, is celebrating 4/20 with a lineup of lighters and ...

This iconic American brand has been around since 1933, but you might not know its rich history. 1. The original lighter was inspired by a clunkier Austrian version. The idea for the windproof lighter ...

Whether starting a campfire or smoking, a lighter that performs well makes all the difference. Lighters are handy to have in your travel backpack in case of emergencies and are a worthwhile addition ...

BRADFORD, Pa.—"Always works—or we fix it" has, with minor tinkering, been a Zippo lighter slogan since 1937. "It is a profound statement of quality," says Greg Booth, Zippo Manufacturing Co.'s chief ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zippo addict John Clayton, 36, believes he has under- insured his collection of 1,100 lighters by some ...

They took down the picture after Sochi 2014 officials warned that the company, based in Bradford in Pennsylvania, may be breaching strict rules on companies linking themselves to the Olympics unless ...