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Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE), also known as Lakeland Fire + Safety, generates news focused on protective clothing and services for industrial users, healthcare customers and first responders. As a global manufacturer of fire services and industrial protective clothing and accessories, and a provider of decontamination, inspection, repair and rental services for firefighter PPE, the company regularly reports on developments that are relevant to safety professionals and investors alike.
News about LAKE often covers financial and operational results, including quarterly earnings updates where management discusses net sales, gross margin trends, regional performance and the contribution of fire services products. These releases may highlight growth in specific geographies such as the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, as well as the impact of acquisitions and service expansion on revenue mix.
Lakeland also issues announcements on strategic contracts and tenders. Recent examples include a multi‑year contract through Lakeland LHD to provide advanced decontamination, managed care and maintenance services for the Hong Kong Fire Services Department’s firefighter protective gear, and orders from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia for firefighter personal protective equipment. The company has also reported on a fire equipment tender awarded by Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration, involving products across brands such as Eagle, Veridian, Pacific and Lakeland proximity suits.
Product and certification milestones are another recurring theme in LAKE news. The company has highlighted the NFPA 1970:2025 certification of its Lakeland Ultimate Glow+ Leather Firefighting Gloves‑NFPA 321 Series, describing it as the first NFPA 1970:2025 certificated product in its portfolio. In addition, Lakeland reports on acquisitions and facility expansions, such as the purchases of Arizona PPE and California PPE and the expansion of California PPE’s facility in Fresno, California, which support its PPE decontamination, inspection, repair and rental services.
Investors and industry participants following LAKE news can expect updates on dividends declared by the Board of Directors, conference call schedules for earnings discussions and commentary on market conditions affecting industrial and fire services demand. This news feed aggregates these company‑specific developments so readers can review financial disclosures, contract awards, product certifications and service platform updates related to Lakeland Industries, Inc.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) reported Q4 FY26 net sales of $45.8 million and FY26 net sales up 15.2% to $192.6 million, driven by 49% growth in Fire Services. The company completed the HPFR and HiViz divestiture for ~$14 million in March 2026 and secured full NFPA 1970 certifications for its head-to-toe fire portfolio.
FY26 margins declined (gross margin 32.9% vs 41.1% FY25), net loss widened to ($25.3M), and management targets high single-digit revenue growth and positive operating cash flow in FY2027.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) launched the FireFlex Elite L-100 structural firefighting boot, now NFPA 1970:2025 certified, expanding its head-to-toe certified PPE portfolio.
Production is set to begin to fulfill pre-orders, with a second boot planned for mid- to late fall and a third within a year. New certified products will be showcased at FDIC 2026, April 20-25.
Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ: LAKE) promoted Kevin Rae to Executive Vice President, EMEA Fire Sales effective April 13, 2026. Rae will lead the company’s Fire business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with direct responsibility for the Eagle, Jolly, and LHD brands.
Rae joined Lakeland in 2022 and has served as VP, EMEA Fire and Global M&A Integration; he has been Managing Director of Eagle Technical Products since 2013. Management says Rae will focus on scaling the Fire platform, operational integration, and customer growth; he will provide updates on the April 16 quarterly call.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) announced emergency follow-on orders from the National Fire Department of Colombia (DNBC) to supply head-to-toe turnout gear including turnout suits, gloves, hoods, helmets, boots, and wildfire jackets and pants.
The orders, announced April 8, 2026, follow prior deployments and stem from a DNBC 2026 modernization effort and a rising wildfire risk; terms were not disclosed and nationwide distribution is underway.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) will host a conference call on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss fiscal fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended January 31, 2026. A press release with results will be issued prior to the call.
The call includes management remarks, a Q&A, a webcast presentation available via the company investor relations site, and a telephone replay available through July 16, 2026.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) completed the sale of its High Performance Flame Resistant (HPFR) and High-Visibility (HiViz) product line to National Safety Apparel on March 30, 2026.
The company said proceeds will strengthen its balance sheet and provide capital flexibility to focus investment on its global fire services and core industrial PPE strategy, with transitional services to ensure an orderly customer handoff.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) announced that multiple products — including Structural Turnout and Proximity Gear, Veridian Gloves and Fire Particulate Blocking Hoods, and Pacific Helmets — have achieved NFPA 1970:2025 certification, completing a head-to-toe certified PPE portfolio.
The company said certified gear from Mexico, China and made-in-USA lines will be available to customers in the coming weeks and will be showcased at FDIC 2026, April 20-25, 2026 in Indianapolis.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) will participate in the 38th Annual ROTH Conference March 22–24, 2026, in Dana Point, California. Management plans in-person one-on-one investor meetings to discuss integration of acquisitions, market expansion, and scaling the fire protection platform globally.
Attendees include Jim Jenkins (President & CEO), Calven Swinea (CFO), and Barry Phillips (CRO). For scheduling, contact your ROTH representative, email LAKE@mzgroup.us, or call (949) 491-8235.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) announced that its Arizona PPE Recon subsidiary has renewed PPE decontamination, inspection and repair services for the Phoenix Fire Department for the 10th consecutive year on March 4, 2026. The contract covers NFPA 1850‑aligned cleaning, documented inspections, advanced decontamination, repairs, rentals and related sales.
Phoenix Fire employs over 1,900 sworn and 400 civilian staff, operates 59+ stations across ~520 square miles, serves ~1.4 million residents and responds to ~231,000 annual emergency calls.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) opened California PPE, Fresno, a 9,800 sq. ft. facility offering NFPA 1850-compliant decontamination, inspection, repair and training for California fire departments. The site includes Circul-Air Genius extractors and commercial Juki sewing machines. The facility’s UL verification as a registered ISP is pending. California PPE will host NFPA 1850 classes March 3-4, 2026, with a grand opening and open house lunch on March 4 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.