Lakeland Industries Inc
A maker of protective clothing and safety gear, Lakeland Industries outfits workers against hazards like chemicals, fire, heat, and arc flash. Its brands — including ChemMax protective suits — are used by oil and gas crews, firefighters, and cleanroom and healthcare workers around the world. Founded in 1982 in Ronkonkoma, New York, the company grew out of founder Raymond J. Smith's decades of experience in disposable protective garments. Fun fact: the name "Lakeland" doesn't point to any place with lakes — Smith simply liked it for his new venture.