About Zip
Zip is a pioneering fire lighting brand that invented the kerosene firelighter in 1936, establishing standards that have shaped the industry for almost nine decades. Now the number one ignition brand in five countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium and Canada, Zip remains synonymous with reliable, easy fire lighting. The brand is manufactured by Standard Brands Ireland Ltd at their factory in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, Ireland. Built in 1956, this facility employs over 100 local people and has been the heart of Zip production through various corporate ownerships including Reckitt & Colman from 1960 and now SHS Group, who acquired the business in 2017. The 1960 innovation of white firelighters, which encapsulated kerosene within a solid substance, was revolutionary for its time. Today's Zip range extends far beyond the original firelighter concept. The portfolio includes All Purpose Firelighters for general use, Odourless Firelighters for indoor stoves without kerosene smell, and The Firelog for instant, convenient fires. For environmentally conscious consumers, Zip offers 100% Natural Twisted Firestarters, Natural Firelighter Cubes, natural kindling and eco-friendly charcoal made from sustainable sources. With nearly 90 years of fire lighting heritage, Zip has earned consumer trust through consistent quality and innovation. Whether lighting a cosy fire, starting a barbecue or getting a wood burner going quickly, Zip products are designed to make fire lighting fast, clean and reliable.









