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Kyle Kerbow

Vice President - Global Product Management for Lakeland Industries

Kyle Kerbow is Vice President - Global Product Management for Lakeland Industries, a manufacturer of Industrial, Fire, and Critical Environment protective apparel in Huntsville, AL.

Kyle has worked in the protective clothing arena for over 30 years, beginning his chapter at Lakeland Industries in December 2005. Kyle has worked in various disciplines, including sales and product management. He is currently a leading subject matter expert for Lakeland in Disposable/Chemical and Flame Resistant/Arc Resistant protective clothing.

Kyle earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. While working in the protective apparel industry, he has also received his QSSP certification and his hazmat specialist certification from the Texas Engineering Extension Service. His hazmat technician specialty is chemical protective clothing.

Kyle also serves as Chairman for the ISEA Protective Apparel product group. He has held this distinction since 2018. In addition to ISEA, Kyle also sits on the standards writing committee for NFPA 1990.

When not working in the Industrial Safety market, Kyle enjoys Mountain biking, hiking, hunting, and fishing.

Articles

Firefighter competing in Fire Fighter Challenge, hose carry
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Strength and Durability Features in Chemical Protective Clothing

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Chemical and Biological Hazard PPE Garment Features

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Bloodborne Pathogen Garment Protection

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FR Garment Repellency Effectiveness

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Disposable Clothing Label Importance

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Watch a revealing new product comparison video with research that exposes the dangers of inferior disposable FR clothing. Personal protective...

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