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Another milestone: Zippo Manufacturing Co. reaches 550 million lighters
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March 8, 2016

Another milestone: Zippo Manufacturing Co. reaches 550 million lighters

The 550 millionth Zippo lighter was produced Monday morning, and appropriately enough, it was from the Bradford-based company’s American Flag collection.

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