1932 George Blaisdell creates the name „Zippo” for a new lighter he is developing Any Zippo pocket lighter, when returned to our repair clinic, will be put in first class mechanical condition free of charge, for we have yet to charge a cent for the repair of a Zippo pocket lighter,...
In addition to running a non-profit lighter repair business, Zippo is also an advertising agency, a design company, a performance broker, a cutting tool manufacturer and even a car manufacturer. In the mid 30s of last century, Kendall Oil Refinery Co in Bradford ordered 500 Zippo lighters. T...