The product it mined was known
as "Lehigh Coal," descriptive of the
finest anthracite in the world.
"Navigation" in the company's name
derives from its pioneering role in engineering
and building canals to carry anthracite from the
Coal Region to major metropolitan cities in the
1800s.
From these familiarities came a "mark"
with the words "Old Company's Lehigh"
lettered within a blue and red bulls-eye on the
coal-carrying arks (barges) so they would be easily
recognizable by the men who tended the canals.
Today's Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
retains its legacy and solid reputation for quality
while exploring anthracite's role as an invaluable
resource for use in the 21st Century, a heritage
and a vision that is reflected in its modernized
logo.
Looking forward, LCN continues to mine anthracite
for use throughout the world in domestic and industrial
applications, including its emergence as a "Next
Gen" fuel for co-generation and liquefication.
Today, the company stands on the shoulders of
its founders and caretakers who have mined these
rich and ample deposits in the heart of the Coal
Region while incorporating modern processing,
production and testing facilities with the goal
of continuing to deliver an outstanding product. |