June 23, 2017 – The Zippo/Case Museum, the most visited museum in Northern Pennsylvania, will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 with a family-friendly celebration on the museum grounds. “For twenty years, the Zippo/Case Museum has been a destination for many visitors to our region, as we have built an interactive and state of the art facility that reflects the heritage of both great American brands,” said Mark Paup, President and CEO of Zippo Manufacturing Company and W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company. “We are excited to recognize the growth of...
Read more →April 21, 2017 - Zippo will be partnering with GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum band Korn at select performances this year during the highly anticipated “The Serenity of Summer” tour. Zippo will bring the Zippo Encore experience to several stops on the summer tour. At the events, fans can showcase their artistic skills by creating their own lighter designs or spin the Zippo wheel for a chance to win gear and other prizes. A special collection of custom Zippo lighters featuring original Korn artwork will be available for purchase at the shows. Even those unable to attend the tour will...
Read more →April 11, 2017 - Zippo, maker of the world-famous windproof lighter, celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2017. Over the years, the brand has amassed a legion of fans, given consumers new ways to enjoy Zippo, and cemented itself within popular culture. Committed to quality and boundary pushing design since 1932, the company is proud to have produced over 550 million windproof lighters and 300,000 lighter designs. With presence in over 200 countries, the brand enjoys a truly global following. In recent years, a strong diversification strategy and successful product launches have seen Zippo evolve into a true lifestyle brand. In...
Read more →Canadian artist Steven Spazuk uses a Zippo lighter to create stunning works of art. February 20, 2017 - Zippo has released a captivating video showcasing the genius of Canadian artist, Steven Spazuk. Known as the Fire Artist, Spazuk realized the fascinating ‘fumage’ technique, which casts aside traditional tools such as paint brushes in favor of painting with fire. In the video, Spazuk uses flame to create an original artwork and reveals how he expertly harnesses the power of fire. The never-before-seen footage features Spazuk “attacking the paper” with the flame of a Zippo windproof lighter and other fire tools and...
Read more →February 7, 2017 - Mr. Liu Jinghua has been appointed to the new position of Managing Director, Asia, effective January 1, 2017. In this role, Mr. Liu will be responsible for all Zippo business development at Greater China, Far East, and Southeast Asia markets. Additionally, he will oversee operations for three of Zippo’s wholly owned subsidiaries in China. Mr. Liu joined Zippo in 2011 as Zippo’s first China-based executive. In that postion, he established the company’s first mainland based business unit, three wholly owned Zippo subsidiaries, and two regional sales offices. Over the past 6 years, he has led a...
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