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MSA Security® Names Michael Kennedy CAO, Appoints Dean Gels CFO

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MSA Security ("MSA"), a global high consequence threat protection firm, announced that former Chief Financial Officer, Michael Kennedy, has been named Chief Administrative Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MSA Security ("MSA"), a global high consequence threat protection firm, announced that former Chief Financial Officer, Michael Kennedy, has been named Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Mr. Kennedy joined MSA in 2008 as CFO with over 20 years of financial management experience.
  • "I am excited to join MSA's diverse team of experts who have reached the highest levels in the security field," said Dean Gels.
  • "Already considered the leader in high consequence security, MSA is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs in a dynamic security market."

MSA Safety Completes Acquisition of Sierra Monitor Corp.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTCQB: SRMC) in an all-cash transaction valued at $33 million.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTCQB: SRMC) in an all-cash transaction valued at $33 million.
  • Sierra Monitor has annual revenue of approximately $20 million and approximately 80 employees.
  • "We're very excited to officially welcome Sierra Monitor to the MSA family," said Nish Vartanian, MSA President and CEO.
  • Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures.

MSA Puts Spotlight on Construction Safety to Support OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down Week

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Monday, May 6, 2019

To help combat this sobering, but preventable, statistic, global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that it will conduct free fall protection training sessions, from May 6 through May 10, during OSHA's annual National Safety Stand-Down.

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  • To help combat this sobering, but preventable, statistic, global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that it will conduct free fall protection training sessions, from May 6 through May 10, during OSHA's annual National Safety Stand-Down.
  • MSA's 50-person team of fall protection and confined space safety experts will highlight basic fall protection principles and necessary personal protective products through demos and hands-on training.
  • Covered topics include ANSI/OSHA standards compliance, components of a fall-arrest system, equipment inspection and confined space entry and exit.
  • Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures.

MSA Safety to Present at Oppenheimer 14th Annual Industrial Growth Conference

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Oppenheimer 14th Annual Industrial Growth Conference at the Westin Grand Central in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Oppenheimer 14th Annual Industrial Growth Conference at the Westin Grand Central in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. 8:50 a.m.
  • Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures.
  • Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations.
  • With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America.

MSA Announces First Quarter Results

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported results for the first quarter of 2019.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported results for the first quarter of 2019.
  • Revenue was $326 million, consistent with a year ago on a reported basis and increasing 3 percent on a constant currency basis.
  • Current quarter GAAP earnings include $21 million of expense related to the company's International footprint rationalization program, which is designed to improve profitability in MSA's International segment.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

MSA Schedules First Quarter Earnings Webcast

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

A press release outlining MSA's first quarter financial results will be distributed on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 after the market closes.

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  • A press release outlining MSA's first quarter financial results will be distributed on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 after the market closes.
  • Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures.
  • Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations.
  • With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America.

Tower MSA Partners’ New Webinar Examines Metrics and MSA Provider Relationship

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Tower MSA Partners President Rita Wilson and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Anders will discuss this and other ways to optimize MSAs in an hour-long webinar Leveraging Metrics and MSA Partner Relationship to Settle Claims on Wednesday, April 24, at 2 p.m.

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  • Tower MSA Partners President Rita Wilson and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Anders will discuss this and other ways to optimize MSAs in an hour-long webinar Leveraging Metrics and MSA Partner Relationship to Settle Claims on Wednesday, April 24, at 2 p.m.
  • Part of Towers quarterly Premier Webinar series, the educational session focuses on the need to measure the performance of an MSA program and identifies the key metrics needed.
  • The webinar also shares ways to build a better relationship with the MSA provider to reduce allocations and improve the program performance.
  • Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Tower MSA Partners provides pre-MSA Triage, MSAs, physician peer reviews, CMS submissions, MSA administration, medical cost projections, life care plans, conditional payments, and Section 111 reporting.

MSA Security® Becomes Platinum Member of Airforwarders Association

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

NEW YORK, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MSA Security ("MSA"), a global high consequence threat protection firm, announced its status as a platinum member of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) yesterday.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MSA Security ("MSA"), a global high consequence threat protection firm, announced its status as a platinum member of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) yesterday.
  • MSA Security has been actively engaged with the aviation industry since 2012 through the provision of top tier Explosive Detection Canine Teams, known as Windsor Teams.
  • We are excited to have an experienced and validated provider like MSA Security join our association.
  • Founded in 1987, MSA Security is a global security firm with more than 30 years of experience protecting enterprise-level facilities from high consequence threats.

MSA Safety to Acquire Industrial Internet of Things Solution Provider Sierra Monitor Corporation

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Friday, March 29, 2019

PITTSBURGH, March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTCQB: SRMC) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $33 million.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTCQB: SRMC) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $33 million.
  • Based in Milpitas, Calif., in the heart of Silicon Valley, Sierra Monitor is a leading provider of fixed gas and flame detection (FGFD) instruments and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that connect and help protect high-value infrastructure assets.
  • "We're excited to have the opportunity to add Sierra Monitor to our core product portfolio and we look forward to welcoming the Sierra Monitor team to MSA," said Nish Vartanian, MSA President and CEO.
  • "MSA's leadership position in the safety market and commitment to innovation make it a natural home for Sierra Monitor," said Jeff Brown, CEO of Sierra Monitor.

PNC's Gregory B. Jordan Elected to MSA Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Gregory B. Jordan, executive vice president, general counsel and chief administrative officer of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), has been elected to MSA's Board of Directors.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Gregory B. Jordan, executive vice president, general counsel and chief administrative officer of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), has been elected to MSA's Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Jordan was elected as part of the company's Board succession plan for director retirement.
  • "We're very pleased to have the opportunity to add Greg to the MSA Board," said William M. Lambert, MSA Chairman.
  • He also chairs the board of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation and the board of trustees of Bethany College.