Lakeland’s Eagle FR awarded contract to supply Ultimate Glow+ gloves

Lakeland Industries (LAKE) announced that its Eagle FR subsidiary has been awarded a significant multi-year contract to supply Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven County Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom. Terms of the order were not disclosed. “This win represents a major endorsement of our technical capability, product performance, and responsible business practices,” said Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Lakeland Fire + Safety. “The contract was secured through a fully competitive open tender process, which included extensive independent technical evaluation and comprehensive wearer trials conducted across multiple services. Eagle’s new Ultimate Glow+ glove, designed to reduce firefighter exposure to harmful contaminants while enhancing situational awareness, achieved the number one ranked position overall. The evaluation was based on a combination of full technical compliance, positive operational feedback from frontline firefighters, and strong alignment with the authorities’ social, environmental, and sustainability requirements.