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Lakeland Fire + Safety Awarded Contract from UK County Fire and Rescue Services for Firefighting Gloves
Multi-Year Agreement Highlights Ability to Meet Increasingly Rigorous Procurement StandardsHUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 03, 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 that its Eagle FR subsidiary has been awarded a significant multi-year contract to supply Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven (
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