Lakeland Secures $5.6M Contract To Provide Advanced Decontamination And Maintenance For Hong Kong Firefighters' Protective Gear

New Agreement with One of the Largest Emergency Response Organizations in Asia Includes Advanced Decontamination, Care Services and Maintenance for Firefighter Protective Gear

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 15, 2025 (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 its subsidiary, Lakeland LHD, has been awarded an approximately USD $5.6 million three-year contract to provide advanced decontamination, managed care and maintenance services for the Hong Kong Fire Services Department's (HKFSD) firefighter protective gear, one of the largest emergency response organizations in Asia.

With more than 11,000 uniformed and civilian personnel across 83 fire stations and additional facilities, HKFSD responds to over 77,000 fire and special service calls annually on both land and sea. For over 20 years, Lakeland LHD has been providing innovative protective gear and care and maintenance solutions through its operations in Australia and Hong Kong. The company has been supplying firefighters' ensembles to the HKFSD since 2011. LHD was acquired by Lakeland in July 2024.

The contract, running through 2028, is valued at approximately USD $5.6 million and covers advanced decontamination services, as well as comprehensive care and maintenance of an estimated 14,500 firefighter ensembles each year. The LHD Care program extends the useful life of protective gear while enhancing firefighter safety by removing harmful carcinogens from the gear after a fire call. The contract was successfully secured through a highly competitive selection process involving several leading companies in the industry.