Company Awarded for Innovative New Product and Commitment to Quality

Bradford, Pa. – July 24, 2008 – Zippo Manufacturing Company was recently presented with the Philip Morris USA “Success through Synergy” supplier achievement award for its newest product, the Zippo BLU butane lighter.

The Zippo BLU lighter uses a patented two-stage burner technology that creates the blue flame—making it more technologically advanced than any other lighter. It delivers a hot, consistent, clean-burning butane flame, unlike the traditional windproof lighter which sports a yellow flame fueled by liquid lighter fluid.

“On behalf of Philip Morris USA, I would like to thank the employees at Zippo for their outstanding commitment to developing this phenomenal product – from building a new manufacturing facility to perfecting every detail,” says Bill Odom, director, HQ purchasing, Philip Morris USA. “By integrating new butane technology with the hallmark flint-wheel ignition, Zippo created a brand new lighter, unique in the marketplace. We know we can count on them for innovative, high-quality products time and time again.”

Many of the iconic, timeless characteristics of the company’s signature windproof lighters are also brought forth in the Zippo BLU lighter including the distinctive ‘click’ that has made the Zippo lighter legendary since 1932.

Zippo is among the 4,000 suppliers of Philip Morris USA and was one of only 12 to receive an award at the Supplier Recognition and Engagement Event held in April. Both technical and quality aspects resulted in the consideration of Zippo for this supplier achievement award.

“We feel honored to have received this award from Philip Morris USA and we intend to continue manufacturing products that break the mold in quality and creativity,” says Greg Booth, Zippo president and CEO.

The Zippo BLU lighter is made entirely in the United States and is backed by the company’s world-famous lifetime guarantee, “It works, or we fix it free.”