Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. The company’s leading market positions across nearly all of its core products are supported and enabled by a strong commitment to investing in new product development that continually raises the bar for safety equipment performance, all while upholding an unwavering commitment to integrity.

Recognised for their market leading innovation, many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line, which is governed by rigorous safety standards across highly regulated industries, is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets. These include the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, industrial manufacturing applications, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter protective apparel and helmets, and fall protection devices.

With 2017 revenues of $1.2 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,700 people worldwide. MSA is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America.

For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.