Who owns Zippo?
Zippo is owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Zippo Manufacturing Company reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Bradford, Pennsylvania
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Bradford, Pennsylvania
- Founded
- 1932
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Batteries & lighting
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Zippo
The Zippo lighter has been made in essentially the same form since 1932 and carries a guarantee to work or be repaired free for life, regardless of age. The company has repaired lighters returned from the Second World War. The guarantee covers the mechanism only, so the flint and wick remain the owner's responsibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Zippo?
The parent company of Zippo is Zippo Manufacturing Company, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Zippo American?
Yes. Zippo originated in the United States in 1932 and its owner, Zippo Manufacturing Company, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Zippo still owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Zippo is still owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Zippo — about us — Zippo Manufacturing Company, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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