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Lakeland Fire + Safety Appoints Calven Swinea as Chief Financial Officer
Financial and Accounting Veteran Leading ERP Implementation and Next Phase of Company Growth HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. ("Lakeland Fire + Safety" or "Lakeland") (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders, today announced the appointment of Calven Swinea as Chief Financial Officer, effectively immediately. Mr. Swinea was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer,
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