MSA Safety Inc

Founded in 1914, MSA Safety manufactures and distributes safety products and detection systems for worker protection and infrastructure monitoring. The company develops breathing apparatus including self-contained and air-purifying respirators, fixed and portable gas detection instruments, flame detection systems, and refrigerant identification solutions. Its product portfolio also encompasses fall protection equipment such as harnesses, lanyards, and confined space systems, as well as head protection products including industrial helmets, firefighter gear, and ballistic helmets marketed under brands including V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet.

The company serves multiple end markets including fire service, energy, utilities, construction, and industrial manufacturing, with additional exposure to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sectors. MSA Safety distributes through both indirect channels via distributors and direct sales to end-users globally.

The company operates with approximately 5,300 full-time employees and is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. MSA Safety is publicly traded on the NYSE with a market capitalization of $7.7 billion.