Zippo Manufacturing Company is an American company that produces refillable metal lighters. It was founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where the company still operates.
- 1932: Zippo was founded by George G. Blaisdell.
- 1950: Zippo begins production of the first Zippo lighter designed for automotive engineers. The lighter was made with a new chrome plated steel case, band and lid.
- 2003: Zippo acquired W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, a well-known knife manufacturer in the United States.
- 2011: Zippo began marketing its first outdoor product line, Zippo Outdoor. The line included products such as flex neck lighters, camping gas lighters, and hand warmers.
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The Zippo lighter is a refillable, windproof metal lighter made by Zippo Manufacturing Company. It was first produced in 1933 and has since become an iconic American product.
The Zippo Hand Warmer is a small, metal device for heating hands when outdoors. It uses proprietary lighter fluid and provides heat for up to 12 hours.
To refill a Zippo lighter, first remove the lighter's insert from its case. Then, using a Zippo brand lighter fluid canister, fill the cotton wadding with fluid until it becomes wet. Re-insert the insert into the case and light as normal.
Zippo offers a lifetime warranty on all of its lighters. The warranty covers any defects in the lighter's materials or workmanship.
Yes, Zippo lighters are windproof. The design of the lighter's chimney and the fact that it's fueled by lighter fluid allows it to remain lit even in high winds.
Zippo lighters are refillable, windproof, and made out of metal. Regular lighters are typically disposable and made out of plastic. Zippo lighters also offer the ability to customize the design of the lighter's shell with engravings or graphics.
Zippo has been producing Harley-Davidson branded lighters since the 1930s. The two companies have a long-standing relationship and continue to release new, limited edition lighters featuring iconic Harley-Davidson designs.