Lakeland Fire + Safety Launches New Fireflex Elite L-100 Structural Firefighting Boot

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NFPA Certified FireFlex Elite L-100 Boot Delivers Unparalleled Comfort, Protection and Durability for Today's Extreme Firefighting Environment

New Certified Products and Expanded PPE Options to be Showcased at FDIC 2026 April 20-25

Production Set to Commence for Fulfillment of Pre-Orders Received

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 14, 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 the new Lakeland FireFlex Elite-L100 Structural Firefighting Boot has officially achieved NFPA 1970:2025 certification, further strengthening Lakeland's NFPA certified head-to-toe firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) portfolio. This certification follows ongoing NFPA 1970:2025 certifications for a range of products across Lakeland's brand portfolio.

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Chris Tyson
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