PGA Pro Chris Zumpano Wins Blaisdell Pro Am
Chris Zumpano accepts the Blaisdell Pro Am $50,000 top pro prize from George Duke, Zippo owner and chairman of the board. August 2, 2017– Chris Zumpano, PGA pro at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester NY, earned the title Blaisdell Pro Am 2017 champion after beating out two other pros in a playoff round on July 25 at Pennhills Club in Bradford, PA. Zumpano, shot a birdie on hole 18 in the playoff, beating out PGA pros Patrick Damore and Michael O’Connor from Erie, PA clubs. Zumpano takes home the Blaisdell Pro Am golf tournament’s $50,000 top pro prize, one...
Read more →Wesley Wong Retired FBI Special Agent Named Grand Marshal for Zippo 200
July 27, 2017 – Zippo has named retired FBI Special Agent Wesley Wong grand marshal of the NASCAR XFINITY Series Zippo 200 set to take place at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, August 5. Wong will deliver the ceremonial command for drivers to start their engines in the second race of the NASCAR tripleheader weekend. During a 30-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Wong was involved in the investigations of John Gotti, the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, TWA 800, the 2000 Millennium bomb plot, and 9/11, where he was the senior FBI on-scene commander at Ground Zero...
Read more →Zippo/Case Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary on July 15
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 →Zippo Hits Play on Partnership with Korn for 2017 Summer
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 →Zippo Brand Continues to Burn Bright as it Turns 85
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...
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