Lakeland Fire + Safety Awarded Firefighting Glove Contract by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Key Highlights
- ➤Lakeland awarded 3.5-year UK contract for Ultimate Glow+ firefighting gloves
- ➤South Yorkshire contract expected to equip more than 700 firefighters
- ➤Ultimate Glow+ specified on national NFCC framework, expanding UK procurement access
- ➤Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed
Expert Statements
Jim Jenkins, President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Lakeland Industries
“This award demonstrates the strength of our product in the environment that matters most: in the hands of firefighters under demanding conditions.”
Jim Jenkins, President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Lakeland Industries
“South Yorkshire’s selection of Eagle’s Ultimate Glow+ followed a rigorous wearer trial focused on protection, dexterity, comfort and overall performance.”
Jim Jenkins, President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Lakeland Industries
“With the glove also specified on the new national NFCC framework, other UK fire and rescue services now have an established procurement route to the same product, expanding the opportunity well beyond this contract.”
Jon Reeves, Business Development Manager at Eagle Technical Products
“We are delighted to have secured this contract with South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.”
Jon Reeves, Business Development Manager at Eagle Technical Products
“The award follows a successful wearer trial at the BAI Training Centre, where firefighters were able to evaluate the glove in demanding and operationally relevant conditions.”
Jon Reeves, Business Development Manager at Eagle Technical Products
“This contract reflects the quality and performance of the product, as well as Eagle’s ability to support fire and rescue services throughout evaluation, procurement and contract mobilization.”
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Product Specified on National NFCC PPE Framework, Providing Procurement Access Across UK Fire & Rescue Services
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