Art Metal Works launched a worldwide expansion in 1929, building a plant in Canada. A U.K. subsidiary, Ronson Products Limited, was established in Battersea in 1930. By this time, the company was focusing on the lucrative cigarette lighter business. Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

Alternatively, you could buy a vintage lighter from us! I have tested them with flint and fuel, and made damn sure they work. If you like, I’ll even make a video showing it in operation for you. We stand behind our service. It’s the reason we have the good reputation. In North America, Zippo continues to maintain Ronson as a distinct brand identity and markets "RONSON" lighters and "RONSONOL" fuel in the US, Canada, and Mexico. [27] Elsewise, I can give you a rough estimate of original manufacture date within a decade or so of manufacture for Ronson Lighters. Cigar and Cigarette Lighters - Collector Information". Collectors Weekly. 1922-02-21 . Retrieved 2014-04-30. The Varaflame was the first successful butane Ronson Lighter. All repairable Ronson Butane lighters will have Varaflame in the name someplace.In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. [13] [14] [15] Labov, William; Browne, Ray Broadus; Browne, Pat (2001). The Guide to United States Popular Culture - Google Books. ISBN 9780879728212 . Retrieved 2015-02-28. Kiam Steps Up As Ronson Directors Leave," Financial Times (London), Companies & Finance, July 8, 1998, p. 23.

Sorry, no. These designs were early failed attempts to enter the butane market. There are no replacement parts, or specialty butane canisters/reservoirs. Ronson Burned by Lighter Launch," Financial Times (London), Companies & Finance, October 16, 1997, p. 23. I can only say this: He admits he damages lighters in his videos. His techniques are wrong. You are risking damaging your lighter, and worse hurting yourself following his advice. The Investment Column: High Debt Levels and Increased Borrowings Make Ronson One to Avoid," Independent (London), April 18, 2002, p. 19. a b "Ronson International Limited - Company Information - Endole Suite". suite.endole.co.uk . Retrieved 2017-09-23.

Styrofoam popcorn is an environmental hazard to both my house cleanliness and the rest of the world – JUST DON’T DO IT! Victor Kiam (owner of Remington Products) acquired a controlling interest in the company and became CEO in July 1998. Kiam embarked on cost-cutting measures, including the end of UK production for the company's premier products. By 2001, expansion into disposable lighters allowed Ronson Intl to post a marginal profit for the first time in years, but more heavy losses led to major downsizing from 2003-2004 and an abortive effort to rebrand as Powerdraught Limited. [20] [21] [22] [23] North American sales [ edit ] As with the Art Metal Works output, many well-built and stylish early Ronson lighters demand high prices in the collectibles marketplace. [40] [41] [42] Pist-o-liter [ edit ] Card, Peter W. (2005). Motor Car Mascots and Badges - Peter W. Card - Google Books. ISBN 9780747806295 . Retrieved 2015-02-28.

Hodgson appointed Colgate-Palmolive and Johnson Wax veteran Arthur Till as Ronson's managing director in March 1994. With an eye to capturing the attention of a new generation of consumers, the product line was expanded to 19 lighters, including the Premier Varaflame, and the brand was soon reintroduced in 50 countries. An updated version of the Comet was rolled out in 1995. Inc., M. Shanken Communications. "Zippo Acquires Lighter Maker Ronson | News & Features". CigarAficionado.com . Retrieved 2017-09-23. {{ cite news}}: |last= has generic name ( help) A fully functional lighter. If that means I have to replace every part on it, then I will. The only additional costs usually come with touch tips, and high end deco repairs. A detailed estimate will be discussed and a final price agreed upon in those instances.

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In 1910, AMW trademarked the name "Ronson," an abbreviation of the founder's name. This trademark was first used on toys and other products, rather than lighters. During the 1970s, Ronson came under increasing pressure from new competition in its core US and UK markets. The main company never returned to profitability, and the different units were soon spun off as independent companies or sold to competitors. RONSON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk . Retrieved 2017-09-23. In the early 1930s Art Metal Works, Inc., began to manufacture a new line of Touch-Tip table lighters which became hugely popular and many stylish Art Deco designs were produced. [45] Butane lighters [ edit ] Ronson Consumer Products Corporation [ edit ] of Dorincourt, Leatherhead, Surrey. Telephone: Oxshott 2440. Cables: "Ronson, Leatherhead" Works at Leatherhead and Norbury, Surrey, North Shields, Northumberland and Northampton. Showrooms and Export: Ronson House, Strand, London, WC2. (1947)