Zippo Promotional Products Division

One of the most recognized brand names in the world Zippo - is available through open distribution to all Promotional Product Distributors.

Zippo produced its first lighter in 1933 in Bradford, Pa., and just two years later entered the promotional products business by producing the first lighter featuring a logo.  The order was for 50 lighters for Kendall Motor Oil Company, also headquartered in Bradford. Since then tens of thousands of corporate logos have graced a host of Zippo products including windproof lighters, flash lights, desk accessories, and pocket knives.

For 2004, Zippo Promotional Products Division offers 225 SKUS encompassing 70 product categories among them 55 new products.  Leading the line is the recently introduced Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (MPL).  The Zippo MPL is a refillable, but

ane utility-style lighter made of high quality brass and comes in two finishes, flat black and satin silver.  The sleek, ergonomically designed MPL is eight inches long with an extra-long adjustable butane flame. It is ideal for lighting candles, fireplaces, stoves, grills and lanterns.Other products include the new 6-In-1 constant light, travel and desk clocks, desk items -- such as memo pads, business card holders and letter openers -- manicure sets, pill boxes, money clips, luggage tags, key holders, flashlights, pocket knives, tape measures, flasks, golf tools, mugs, a thermos and 12 new pen styles both roller ball and ball point.

The Zippo Promotional Products Division is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and service in the industry, supported by the unprecedented Zippo guarantee:  "It Works. Or We Fix It Free." 

"A lifetime guarantee on promotional products is unheard of, and certainly stands us apart in the industry," said Promotional Products General Manager Chuck Schreiber.  "Our confidence in the quality of our products allows us to make such a pledge, and that same commitment will be evident in every way that we service the promotional products industry."

To learn more about the Zippo Promotional Products Division line of products, visit ZippoPPD.com. 

Division Profile
The Zippo Promotional Products Division (PPD) prides itself on customer focus.  "We have a dedicated imprint facility and four, full-time graphic artists on staff.  We can process and ship orders in as little as three days if a customer is using artwork we already have on file, if we need to create artwork we can still ship the order in five business days," noted National Sales Manager Bill Galey.  "Promotional Products offers pad printing as well as laser and computer engraving, and we also offer etch and paint engraving as well as silkscreen printing."

The division has 12 full-time district sales managers supported by National Account Manager Bev Hall.  In addition the Promotional Products Division customer service department offers extended hours for the convenience of customers and distributors.

Zippo participates in national ASI and PPAI trade shows as well as several regional shows.