Zippo was founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell in Bradford, Pennsylvania. After watching a friend try to use a cumbersome lighter, Blaisdell decided to redesign the lighter. He chose the name Zippo simply because he liked how it sounded.
The company specializes in lighters, but has also manufactures knives, smoking accessories, perfume, watches, as well as heating devices for the outdoor enthusiast. In 2010, the company acquired a major competitor, Ronson Consumer Products, who also made lighters. In 2012, the company sold its 500 millionth lighter.
Zippo is owned and operated by Blaisdell’s grandson, George Duke. There is a museum to lighters at company headquarters. Zippo lighters have a lifetime repair warranty, regardless of ownership. Some lighters are highly collectable pieces, fetching thousands of dollars.
ZippoZippo was founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell in Bradford, Pennsylvania. After watching a friend try to use a cumbersome lighter, Blaisdell decided to redesign the lighter. He chose the name Zippo simply because he liked how it sounded.
The company specializes in lighters, but has also manufactures knives, smoking accessories, perfume, watches, as well as heating devices for the outdoor enthusiast. In 2010, the company acquired a major competitor, Ronson Consumer Products, who also made lighters. In 2012, the company sold its 500 millionth lighter.
Zippo is owned and operated by Blaisdell’s grandson, George Duke. There is a museum to lighters at company headquarters. Zippo lighters have a lifetime repair warranty, regardless of ownership. Some lighters are highly collectable pieces, fetching thousands of dollars.
I carried my Zipp Windproof lighter in Vietnam, but th main spring for the lid brole. Will you please tell me if you will repair it, and where do I send the lighter.
Former US Army Aviator,
William A. “Bill” Rugg
L19G183@ comcast.net
Tele: 360-828-XXXX
found a zippo lighter in new Zealand in the ice on a mountain it was a gift to mr Robert gentery from mr micheal a schular for his confidence in him aamd trust I looks to me that it should be back with his fambo if mr schular gets in touch id gladly like to give it back to the person it belongs to its dated 1947 so its a rear peace bit rusty and dosnt work hehe john hall Liverpool ps ill only give back to rightful guy xxx
Hello. The phone jibber for the Thai service absent is in Taiwan and they don’t answer calls or messages. Where may I get service.
Thanks Mark