MSA, established in 1914, is the world's leading manufacturer of sophisticated safety products designed to protect people throughout the world. Sophisticated safety products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations.  Products include:-

• Air-Purifying Respirators
• Supplied-Air Respirators
• Portable and Permanent Gas Detection Instruments
• Thermal Imaging Cameras
• Fire Helmets
• Body Armor
• Head, Eye, Face and Hearing Protection
• Fall Protection
• Mining and Specialty Products

With headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, MSA employs approximately 4,500 associates and maintains operations that extend around the world. These resources include manufacturing operations on five continents and more than 30 international locations that help protect lives in more than 140 countries.

A publicly held company, MSA's stock is traded over the NYSE exchange under the symbol MSA. Annual revenues are approximately $900 million. Since 2001, the company has achieved record sales and earnings in each of the past five years.