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Lakeland Fire + Safety Awarded Emergency Follow-On Orders from National Fire Department of Colombia for Head-to-Toe Fire Gear
Increasing Risk of Global Wildfires Driving Demand for Advanced Turnout Gear Solutions HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland
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[{"type":"text","content":"Increasing Risk of Global Wildfires Driving Demand for Advanced Turnout Gear Solutions HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 08, 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 significant emergency follow-on orders to supply turnout gear, gloves, and hoods to the National Fire Department of Colombia (\"DNBC”). Terms of the orders were not disclosed. The DNBC is the government agency responsible for directing policies and managing the essential public services of fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response across the country. The DNBC coordinates service across all 32 departments of Colombia, supporting hundreds of local fire stations and professional and volunteer firefighters. The DNBC recently approved a major 2026 Investment Project aimed at modernizing equipment and updating regulatory standards for fire services. Colombia is experiencing an increasing risk of wildfires driven by a convergence of climatic change, environmental degradation, and human activity. \"Over the past two years, Lakeland’s subsidiary, Veridian Fire Protective Gear, in partnership with Makei, has worked diligently to introduce their advanced turnout gear solutions to the Colombian fire service market,\" said Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Lakeland Fire + Safety. \"Following the successful deployment of this equipment and the highly positive response to the product’s quality, performance, and advanced technology, the DNBC placed an environmental emergency purchase in March of this year for additional sets of Veridian turnout gear, gloves, and hoods to be distributed to fire departments across Columbia. Additionally, working closely with Lakeland’s LATAM sales team, the DNBC also placed a climate emergency order including Pacific firefighting helmets, Jolly boots, and Lakeland wildfire fighting jackets and pants due to the extraordinary number of wildfires this year. \"These follow-on orders are a clear signal of confidence from Colombian fire service leadership and reinforce the strength of our portfolio in real-world conditions. Importantly, they also reflect a purchasing pattern we are beginning to see more broadly; initial adopti...