Lakeland Fire + Safety Sells HPFR and HiViz Product Line

The sale to National Safety Apparel allows Lakeland to focus on its core fire services and industrial PPE business.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:51pm

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A minimalist studio still life featuring a collection of polished, geometric industrial safety equipment and protective gear in muted earth tones and metallic accents, symbolizing Lakeland's specialized product portfolio.Lakeland's strategic sale of its HPFR and HiViz product line allows the company to sharpen its focus on its core fire services and industrial PPE offerings.Huntsville Today

Lakeland Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel, has announced the completion of the sale of its High Performance Flame Resistant (HPFR) and High-Visibility (HiViz) product line to National Safety Apparel (NSA), a U.S.-based manufacturer of purpose-built PPE. This sale represents an important step in Lakeland's ongoing effort to streamline its portfolio and focus investment on its head-to-toe global Fire portfolio and core industrial PPE business.

Why it matters

The divestiture allows Lakeland to further concentrate on its fire services platform, which the company has significantly expanded through acquisitions and organic investment over the past two years. The HPFR and HiViz business did not align with Lakeland's core industrial product strategy, and NSA's dedicated focus on PPE across multiple end markets makes them the right home for this business and its customers.

The details

NSA serves industrial, utility and public-sector customers across key industrial safety categories, including flame-resistant workwear, arc flash and electrical PPE and high-heat industrial protection. Lakeland will provide transitional support under a services agreement to help ensure an orderly handoff for customers. The proceeds from the transaction are expected to support Lakeland's balance sheet and provide additional flexibility to invest in its fire services strategy.

  • Lakeland announced the completion of the sale on March 30, 2026.
  • Over the past two years, Lakeland has significantly expanded its fire services platform through acquisition and organic investment.

The players

Lakeland Industries, Inc.

A leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders.

National Safety Apparel (NSA)

A U.S.-based manufacturer of purpose-built PPE that serves industrial, utility and public-sector customers.

Jim Jenkins

President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland.

Calven Swinea

Chief Financial Officer of Lakeland.

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What they’re saying

“This transaction reflects our continued focus on aligning Lakeland's portfolio with our long-term strategy.”

— Jim Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland

“This transaction allows us to realize value from the HPFR and HiViz business while increasing our flexibility to allocate capital toward the areas of Lakeland where we see the strongest long-term opportunity.”

— Calven Swinea, Chief Financial Officer of Lakeland

What’s next

Lakeland will provide transitional support under a services agreement to help ensure an orderly handoff of the HPFR and HiViz business to NSA.

The takeaway

Lakeland's divestiture of its HPFR and HiViz product line allows the company to focus on its core fire services and industrial PPE business, which it has been actively expanding through acquisitions and organic investment. The sale to NSA, a dedicated PPE manufacturer, ensures a smooth transition for the divested business and its customers.