HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland Fire + Safe...








    



            

                New Agreement Solidifies Foothold in Southeast Asia and Highlights Compelling Global Cross-Selling Opportunities






    
        
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec.  03, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland Fire + Safety” or “Lakeland”) (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare, and first responders, today announced it has received an order from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia for firefighter personal protective equipment. Terms of the order were not disclosed.  The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, commonly known as “Bomba”, is the federal agency of Malaysia responsible for firefighting and technical rescue with approximately 15,000 employees. Bomba safeguards lives and property across the nation and includes firefighters, experts in technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical assistance.  “This order complements recent orders and further highlights the significant potential in the Asia Pacific market with one of the largest end-users in Southeast Asia,” said Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Lakeland Industries. “We believe there is potential for additional orders from Bomba in the future, building on our strategic foothold and investing resources in this high-growth region. We are privileged to be providing best-in-class personal protective equipment to the first responders serving the over 35 million people living in Malaysia.  “Also highlighted in the order is the attractive global cross-selling opportunities with our head-to-toe product offering through our fire portfolio brands. This transaction utilized Lakeland's local sales force and marketing team, exemplifying operating leverage through information sharing, tailored product selection, targeted technical support, and seamless collaboration across Lakeland and its acquired brand teams. We believe this order serves as a model going forward as we look for additional cross-selling opportunities in all our markets as we continue to build a premier global fire brand and capture additional market share,” concluded Jenkins.  About Lakeland Fire + Safety  Lakeland Fire + Safety manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of fire services and industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and first responder markets. Our products are sold globally by our in-house sales teams, our customer service group, and authorized independent sales representatives to a strategic global network of selective fire and industrial distributors and wholesale partners. Our authorized distributors supply end users across various industries, including integrated oil, chemical/petrochemical, automobile, transportation, steel, glass, construction, smelting, cleanroom, janitorial, pharmaceutical, and high-tech electronics manufacturers, as well as scientific, medical laboratories, and the utilities industry. In addition, we supply federal, state and local governmental agencies and departments, including fire and law enforcement, airport crash rescue units, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control. Internationally, we sell to a mix of end-users directly and to industrial distributors, depending on the particular country and market. In addition to the United States, sales are made into more than 50 foreign countries, the majority of which were into China, the European Economic Community (“EEC”), Canada, Chile, Argentina, Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”) Region, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, India, Uruguay, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.  For more information about Lakeland, please visit the Company's website at www.lakeland.com.  “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995  This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as that phrase is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address Lakeland's expectations of sources or uses for capital or which express the Company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies, including statements regarding the anticipated synergies and opportunities relating to the acquisitions and the Company’s North American growth strategy, can be identified as forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described from time to time in Press Releases and Forms 8-K, registration statements, quarterly and annual reports and other reports and filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or made by management. As a result, there can be no assurance that Lakeland's future results will not be materially different from those described herein as “believed,” “projected,” “planned,” “intended,” “anticipated,” “can,” “estimated” or “expected,” or other words which reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events. We caution readers that these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company hereby expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statement is based, except as may be required by law.  ContactsLakeland Fire + Safety256-600-1390Roger ShannonChief Financial Officerrdshannon@lakeland.com  Investor RelationsChris TysonExecutive Vice PresidentMZ Group - MZ North America949-491-8235LAKE@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us  
            

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Lakeland Fire + Safety Secures Order from Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

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    <h2>Lakeland Fire + Safety Secures Order from Malaysia for Firefighter PPE</h2>
    <p>HUNTSVILLE, Ala., December 3, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE), a major global producer of protective clothing aimed at various sectors including industrial, healthcare, and emergency services, has announced a significant order from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia. The order comprises critical firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), though specific financial terms were not disclosed.</p>

    <section>
        <h3>Strategic Move in the Asia Pacific Market</h3>
        <p>The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, commonly referred to as "Bomba", serves as the country’s principal firefighting and rescue agency, employing approximately 15,000 personnel. Bomba plays a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property through firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical assistance.</p>
        <p>Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Lakeland Industries, remarked, "This order complements recent orders and further highlights the significant potential in the Asia Pacific market with one of the largest end-users in Southeast Asia." He added that they see opportunities for future orders from Bomba, enhancing Lakeland’s strategic presence and resource investment in this high-growth region.</p>
        <p>“We are privileged to provide best-in-class personal protective equipment to the first responders serving over 35 million people in Malaysia," Jenkins stated.</p>
    </section>

    <section>
        <h3>Global Cross-Selling Opportunities</h3>
        <p>This order also underscores attractive global cross-selling prospects for Lakeland’s comprehensive product range, which includes specialized offerings from various fire portfolio brands. The transaction was facilitated by Lakeland's local sales team, highlighting the company’s effective operational leverage through:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Information sharing</li>
            <li>Tailored product selection</li>
            <li>Targeted technical support</li>
            <li>Seamless collaboration across Lakeland and its acquired brand teams</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Jenkins concluded, "We believe this order serves as a model for future initiatives as we seek additional cross-selling opportunities across all our markets to expand our global fire brand and capture more market share." This strategy aligns well with Lakeland's goal of establishing a premier position in the firefighting equipment sector.</p>
    </section>

    <section>
        <h3>About Lakeland Fire + Safety</h3>
        <p>Lakeland Fire + Safety is recognized for manufacturing and selling a wide array of fire services and industrial protective clothing and accessories tailored for both industrial and first responder markets. The company’s products reach a global audience through its in-house sales teams, customer service representatives, and authorized independent sales representatives across a strategic network of fire and industrial distributors.</p>
        <p>They cater to a variety of industries including:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Integrated oil and gas</li>
            <li>Chemical/petrochemical</li>
            <li>Automotive</li>
            <li>Construction</li>
            <li>High-tech electronics</li>
            <li>Pharmaceuticals</li>
            <li>Federal, state, and local governmental agencies</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Lakeland also sells directly to end-users and through distributors in over 50 countries, including major markets like China, Canada, and the European Economic Community.</p>
    </section>

    <section>
        <h3>Forward-Looking Statements</h3>
        <p>This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, including expectations about Lakeland’s financial performance and operational strategies, are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurances can be given that Lakeland’s future results will align with the expectations expressed herein.</p>
    </section>

    <section>
        <h3>Contact Information</h3>
        <p>For further details, please contact:</p>
        <ul>
            <li><strong>Roger Shannon</strong>, Chief Financial Officer<br />
                256-600-1390<br />
                <a href="mailto:rdshannon@lakeland.com">rdshannon@lakeland.com</a></li>
            <li><strong>Chris Tyson</strong>, Executive Vice President<br />
                MZ Group - MZ North America<br />
                949-491-8235<br />
                <a href="mailto:LAKE@mzgroup.us">LAKE@mzgroup.us</a></li>
        </ul>
        <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.lakeland.com">www.lakeland.com</a>.</p>
    </section>
</article>

Lakeland received an order from Malaysia's Fire Department.
The order highlights potential in the Asia Pacific market.
Future orders from Bomba are anticipated, indicating growth.
Cross-selling opportunities in the fire portfolio brands are emphasized.
Lakeland aims to capture market share in the global protective gear industry.

Lakeland Fire + Safety Secures Order from Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

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