Zippo Marks Production of its 600 Millionth Lighter
George Duke, Zippo’s owner and chairman of the board, raises the lit 600 millionth lighter in salute to Zippo’s employees on June 3, 2020. Fanning An Eternal Flame June 3, 2020 - Zippo, the iconic American brand and creator of the windproof lighter, has reached a milestone moment with the production of its 600 millionth windproof lighter. To mark this historic event, Zippo is launching an exclusive limited-edition design. The 600 millionth lighter itself will be preserved and displayed in Zippo’s own museum in Bradford, PA for all visitors to enjoy, but fans can own their own part of...
Read more →COVID-19 UPDATE
COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges, and we believe serving our customers is critical. Our consumer relations team is working safely from home and are able to answer any questions you may have regarding orders, or product questions. SHIPPING NOTE: We're also working very hard to get your orders shipped to you quickly and safely. We’ve updated our shipping processes to meet or exceed CDC and other guidelines to protect our employees and community. Unfortunately, this means that online order shipments will be longer than usual. We wish you all well during this challenging time.
Read more →Zippo Fights Fire With Fire, pledging to help combat the effects of global deforestation
Zippo will plant a tree with every lighter sold in partnership with WOODCHUCK USA’s BUY ONE PLANT ONE® program, documenting its first step in Madagascar. Zippo has pledged to plant a tree for each windproof lighter sold from the Fight Fire with Fire collection, to shine a light on the effects of wildfire. Zippo’s first planting site is in Madagascar. The island, which is the fourth largest in the world, has had 90% of its original forests destroyed in the past 50 years. July 30, 2019 - As creator of one of the most famous flames of all time, Zippo...
Read more →Zippo Manufacturing Company Announces Northern Lights Acquisition
January 28, 2019 – Zippo Manufacturing Company today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. Northern Lights, founded in Wellsville, NY in 1978, has grown to become a leading designer of luxury candles and artisan-made accessories across the United States. For Zippo, the acquisition adds a diversified product line, new distribution channels, critical know-how and expertise in a fast-growing, on-trend category to the Zippo family of brands. Northern Lights ranks as a leading candle company in the United States and manufactures candles for its own brands as well as...
Read more →Zippo Celebrates Its Signature 'Click' As Sound Trademark Is Secured
Zippo explores the phenomenon of ASMR with exclusive video unveiling the iconic windproof lighter as the ultimate trigger December 5, 2018 - Classic American brand Zippo today announces the sound trademark of its iconic windproof lighter. Having infiltrated pop culture for over eight decades, appearing in over 2,000 movies, countless music videos, and held high at festivals and concerts, the Zippo lighter has won the hearts and minds of people the world over. The Zippo lighter’s ‘click’ is now officially among the most recognizable sounds in the world. Granted first in the United States, with other markets set to follow, the...
Read more →