MSA Safety

MSA Safety Elects Steve Blanco CEO as Part of Planned Management Succession; Nish Vartanian to Retire

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.

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  • His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.
  • Mr. Vartanian announced his retirement and Steve's election this afternoon at a planned meeting of the company's global leadership team.
  • On his retirement plans, Mr. Vartanian, 64, a 39-year veteran of MSA, said he intends to continue his service on the MSA Board.
  • Additional Background on Steve Blanco:
    Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Blanco worked for Eaton Corporation, a global and diversified power management company.

MSA Safety Announces the Retirement of John T. Ryan III, Director

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Mr. Ryan is the grandson of company co-founder John T. Ryan Sr.

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  • Mr. Ryan is the grandson of company co-founder John T. Ryan Sr.
  • He also is the son of the late John T. Ryan Jr., who served as MSA Chairman from 1963 to 1990.
  • After earning an M.B.A. degree from Harvard University, Mr. Ryan joined MSA in 1969.
  • Mr. Ryan III served as Chairman and CEO of MSA until his retirement from the company in 2008.

MSA Safety CEO Nish Vartanian Named to Koppers Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP).
  • Koppers is a Pittsburgh-based integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Koppers, a company whose values align closely with mine," Mr. Vartanian said.
  • In addition to his MSA Safety responsibilities, Mr. Vartanian serves on the Boards of Trustees for the Manufacturers Alliances for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI); the International Association of Firefighters Foundation (IAFF); and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

Koppers Holdings Names Nishan J. Vartanian to Board

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that the company has increased the size of its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and has elected Nishan J. Vartanian as a director of the company, effective February 13, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Vartanian currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSA Safety Incorporated, global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures.
  • Mr. Vartanian brings to the Koppers Board executive business leadership as well as a wealth of experience in global markets, with particular specialization in safety-related products and practices.
  • Mr. Vartanian said, "I am honored to join the Board of Koppers, a company whose values align closely with mine.
  • Chairman of the Board Stephen Tritch said, "We are excited and proud to welcome Nish Vartanian as the newest Koppers Board member.

MSA Safety Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations.
  • When prompted, please instruct the operator to be joined into the MSA Safety Incorporated conference call.
  • A press release outlining MSA's fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results will be distributed on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 after the market closes.

MSA Safety Showcases the Power of Data in HVAC-R Technology

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Monday, January 22, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The power of data analytics is quickly becoming a game-changer in the HVAC-R industry, largely because advances in detection technology are helping companies gather and deploy data in entirely new ways. This week at the AHR Expo in Chicago, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), will display new connected solutions that make it easier to access and use data to help increase safety compliance, protect people and infrastructures, and reduce emissions.

Key Points: 
  • This week at the AHR Expo in Chicago, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), will display new connected solutions that make it easier to access and use data to help increase safety compliance, protect people and infrastructures, and reduce emissions.
  • "They want connected solutions that detect leaks, but also help reduce emissions and strengthen safety compliance.
  • They want consistent and reliable data they can use to help them achieve their overall safety goals."
  • Expo attendees will see the depth and strength of the MSA Safety detection portfolio and learn how the company's solutions are helping safety managers take their safety programs from reactive to proactive.

MSA Safety Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today declared a first quarter dividend of $0.47 per share on common stock, payable March 10, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today declared a first quarter dividend of $0.47 per share on common stock, payable March 10, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.
  • The Board also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.

MSA Safety Celebrates Grand Opening of New Morocco Manufacturing Facility

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marked the grand opening this week of a new Manufacturing Operations Center in Chelalate, Morocco.  Celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting event, the company's newly-constructed and larger facility will be home to the production of a variety of general personal protective equipment (PPE) product lines.  The new facility will also position MSA to better meet the growing demand for MSA safety products in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marked the grand opening this week of a new Manufacturing Operations Center in Chelalate, Morocco.
  • The new facility will also position MSA to better meet the growing demand for MSA safety products in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
  • MSA Safety has had a presence in Morocco since 2002, when the company acquired CGF Gallet of France, noted Jose Sanchez, MSA Safety Vice President of MissionOPS.
  • An internal award created in honor of one of the company's co-founders, it is presented annually to the associates of an MSA manufacturing facility who show exemplarily dedication to the company's culture of safety and the MSA mission.

MSA Safety Named One of America's Best-Managed Companies of 2023 by The Wall Street Journal

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced it has been named one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023 by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced it has been named one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023 by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
  • The Top 250 list, which was established in 2017, is compiled by the Drucker Institute and is published annually by The Wall Street Journal.
  • I joined MSA Safety a little over a year ago, and I have seen that passion on display since day one.
  • The 250 Best-Managed Companies of 2023 recognition is the most recent honor for MSA Safety.

Gas Sensors Market worth $2.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Wireless gas sensors industry are also used in gas monitoring applications to detect the presence of toxic gases for the enhanced safety of personnel.

Key Points: 
  • Wireless gas sensors industry are also used in gas monitoring applications to detect the presence of toxic gases for the enhanced safety of personnel.
  • In certain applications, monitoring toxic gases is difficult and dangerous, wherein wireless gas sensors can be used.
  • Asia Pacific region is expected to have the largest market share of the gas sensor market during the forecast period.
  • Gas sensors are used in several industries such as automotive, oil & gas, chemical, consumer electronics, etc., driving the market demand in the region.