- CEO
- Steven C. Blanco
- Full Time Employees
- 5,300
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Security & Protection Services
- Address
- 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township PA United States of America 16066-5207
- IPO Date
- Feb 10, 2009
- Business
- MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products designed to protect people and facility infrastructures across a wide range of industries. The company's core product portfolio includes self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products such as hard hats and helmets, firefighter protective apparel, ballistic body armor, fall protection devices, and advanced safety and monitoring technologies. MSA serves diverse markets including oil, gas and petrochemical, fire services, construction, industrial manufacturing, mining, and military sectors. Founded in 1914 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, MSA operates globally with manufacturing and engineering facilities, including a strategic footprint investment in Cranberry Township, PA.
Recent major developments include the strategic acquisition of German-based M&C TechGroup in 2025 for approximately $200 million, expanding MSA’s detection solutions portfolio and capabilities in the gas analysis and process safety markets. This acquisition aligns with MSA's Accelerate strategy to grow its detection business and diversify end markets. Additionally, MSA launched the G1 XR 2025 Edition SCBA, which received NIOSH approval and SEI certification as compliant with the 2025 NFPA 1970 performance standard. The company also introduced new products such as the V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet and the ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector to enhance worker protection and compliance. MSA continues to execute a disciplined capital allocation strategy, including $30 million in share repurchases, its 55th consecutive annual dividend increase, and investments in manufacturing expansion, while maintaining a low-single-digit organic sales growth outlook for 2025 amid ongoing macroeconomic risks.
MSA Safety’s comprehensive product range integrates sophisticated electronics, mechanical systems, and advanced materials to provide high-performance safety solutions that meet rigorous standards for hazardous or life-threatening environments. Through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and global market expansion, MSA remains a leading safety equipment provider committed to protecting workers worldwide and creating long-term shareholder value.