Since our inception in the 1960’s, the Kingspan brand has been synonymous with our logo, which centres around Leo the lion. For almost 60 years, we have been pioneers in the development of innovative and sustainable building solutions. Our products are featured on some of the most iconic buildings across the globe, and our logo is as integral to the success of our business as the product in every project we have completed.
Lions are well known for their tenacity, confidence and courage, and we like to think these are qualities we share with them, and qualities which have ultimately been responsible for our business success. This World Lion’s Day (August 10th), we want to acknowledge our link with lions, but also on a much larger scale, to take a look at the intrinsic, if not unexpected, link between lions, the world of construction and architecture globally.
If you visit any major world city, there is no doubt that you will stumble across a feature lion. From New York and Washington to Shanghai and London, statues of lions take pride of place as part of the most beautiful architecture of the world. As the “king of beasts” a lion conveys strength and courage in architecture. Lions have also long been a symbol of royalty and nobility and if depicted roaring, are seen as a symbol of power and prestige.