PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The family-owned Zippo Manufacturing Co. in northwestern Pennsylvania was expected to celebrate the production of the company's 500 millionth lighter on Tuesday. The company in ...

The ritual of using the ceremonial pipe for everyday or special occasions is back. Zippo has decided to take a stand against boring gifts and instead provide a great gift idea with the all time ...

Zippo lighters are iconic. The durable, refillable lighters debuted in 1933 and have transcended generations. While new versions still aren’t as cheap as your average plastic Bic lighter, some models ...

The Zippo lighter is easily recognizable: a rectangular metal shell with beveled edges and a gently curved flip-top. That simple design is just as easy to copy, and Zippo Manufacturing Co., which has ...

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 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 ...