Building a brand that stands for something is challenging–it takes time and most importantly, authenticity. Almost all companies hope to impart a positive emotion or gain immediate recognition upon ...

It's a globally recognized brand that is known for its windproof lighters. But did you know that Zippo lighters are manufactured right here in Pennsylvania? They're made in a town called Bradford, in ...

Zippo has long made a case for Americans to carry its lighters. The Pennsylvania company, which dates back to the 1930s, used to supply lighters to US military, and millions of American soldiers have ...

As the third-generation owner of Zippo Manufacturing Co., one question always dogs George Blaisdell Duke: "You guys are still in business?" It's not that people want to be nasty, he says. It's just ...

This iconic American brand has been around since 1933, but you might not know its rich history. 1. The original lighter was inspired by a clunkier Austrian version. The idea for the windproof lighter ...

Zippo has brought its Virtual Zippo Lighter application to Google?s Android Market after the iPhone version exceeded 14 million downloads and the Nokia version surpassed 2 million downloads. Zippo ...

Whether starting a campfire or smoking, a lighter that performs well makes all the difference. Lighters are handy to have in your travel backpack in case of emergencies and are a worthwhile addition ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zippo addict John Clayton, 36, believes he has under- insured his collection of 1,100 lighters by some ...