Lakeland Fire + Safety awarded contract EE 11-24 through HGAC program

Lakeland Industries (LAKE) announced it was awarded contract EE 11-24 through the Houston-Galveston Area Council, H-GAC, Board to allow local governments across the United States to access Lakeland’s extensive portfolio of firefighter protective gear at competitive, volume-based pricing…Jim Jenkins, President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Lakeland, added, “The HGACBuy Program award and nationwide customer base validates our continued investment in building a global fire brand. We are leveraging our leading market position in personal protective equipment and reputation for producing industry-leading equipment for firefighters, emergency responders and industrial workers in hazardous environments to accelerate growth globally. Our head-to-toe fire portfolio now includes a wide range of life-saving gear such as chemical protective clothing, high-performance Flame Resistant workwear, critical environments protective apparel, and more, all designed with the utmost attention to safety, durability, and performance. We look forward to serving the needs of HGACBuy Program customers as we continue to build long term value for our shareholders.”