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Lakeland Fire + Safety Awarded National Contract for Emergency Medical, Safety and Rescue Equipment through the HGACBuy Program
9,000+ Government Entities Able to Procure Lakeland's Product Portfolio through the HGACBuy Program HUNTSVILLE, AL / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 /
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[{"type":"text","content":"9,000+ Government Entities Able to Procure Lakeland's Product Portfolio through the HGACBuy Program HUNTSVILLE, AL / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 / 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 on the federal, state and local levels, today 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 through the HGACBuy Program. The Houston-Galveston Area Council is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving areawide problems. The HGACBuy Program is a cooperative purchasing organization that has been in operation for over 45 years. It provides local governments with a streamlined procurement process for high-value, capital-intensive products and services while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for competitive bidding and requests for proposals.\"With over 9,000 government entities participating in the program, this award further solidifies Lakeland's position as a trusted supplier of critical equipment for first responders,\" said Barry G. Phillips, Chief Revenue Officer of Lakeland Industries. \"Lakeland products are meticulously designed to meet the rigorous needs of first responders who dedicate their lives to protecting communities every day. The contract provides a purchasing vehicle to local governments that enables efficient procurement access to our high-quality emergency medical, fire safety, and rescue equipment. This is another testament to our ongoing commitment to support and serve the brave first responders that protect us.\"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 hea...