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Lakeland Fire + Safety Appoints Lee D. Rudow to the Board of Directors
Current CEO of Transcat and Veteran Industrial Executive to Advance Operational and M&A Strategies HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 23, 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 Lee D. Rudow to its Board of Directors, effective April 9, 2026. Mr. Rudow’s appointment as an independent director inc
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