zippo manufacturing co.

RTS for April 8
Bradford, News, Round the Square
Apr 08, 2021
ARTISTS: No doubt many of our readers have at least one Zippo lighter at home. Do you have a favorite one? Does it have a picture on it? If so, an art...
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Zippo honors Reid for 55 years of service
Local News, Online Features
Marcie 
Sep 22, 2020
On Sept. 21, 1965, Bradford-native Barbara Reid punched her timecard at Zippo Manufacturing Co. for the very first time. Monday, 55 years later, the c...
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Zippo produces its 600 millionth lighter
Local News, Online Features
Marcie 
Jun 11, 2020
On June 3, Zippo Manufacturing Co. produced its 600 millionth lighter, each of which has been made in the city of Bradford. The company had originally...
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Zippo, Case lay off many during COVID-19 shutdown
Coronavirus, Local News, Online Features
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 24, 2020
In compliance with Gov. Tom Wolf’s order, Zippo Manufacturing Co. and W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. temporarily shut down production and fulfillment op...
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Zippo and its companies weathering the storm
Local News
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 19, 2020
COVID-19 is throwing a wrench into the works of just about everything, but company officials say Zippo Manufacturing Co., W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co....
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YMCA honors young and old alike for community service
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KATE DAY SAGER kdsager@bradfordera.com 
May 08, 2019
The overriding message to all who were honored at the YMCA 27th Annual Community Awards Breakfast Tuesday was that no matter what age, service to the ...
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Child Abuse Prevention Bowling Expo set for Saturday
Local News, News, Online Features
RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Oct 03, 2018
It take the efforts of many caring individuals to break the cycle of child abuse. On Saturday, local residents will have a chance to offer their suppo...
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United Way gives Red Feather Awards
Local News, News
KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter 
May 04, 2018
During Thursday’s Red Feather volunteer award luncheon, three recipients who were formally honored drew applause from the audience, while another late...
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Duke recognized for 40 years of service
Local News, News, Online Features
Oct 31, 2017
On Oct. 21, George Duke, owner and chairman of the board of Zippo Manufacturing Co., received special recognition at the company’s 41st annual Service...
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Gov. Wolf stops in McKean County
Local News, News, Online Features
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Sep 23, 2017
“It’s important to get out of the bubble of Harrisburg,” said Gov. Tom Wolf, Friday morning, just outside the Zippo Manufacturing Co. plant on Congres...
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Zippo sponsors WPSU documentary
Local News, News, Online Features
KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
Aug 18, 2017
When George Duke was asked if his company, Zippo Manufacturing Co., would sponsor a documentary on the Vietnam War from a Pennsylvania perspective, he...
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Zippo lays off 15 people, reduces work hours
Local News, News, Online Features
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 13, 2017
Zippo Manufacturing Co. has laid off 15 more people, and is reducing work hours companywide. On Monday, Zippo spokesperson Amanda DePrins shared the c...
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