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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 Earns "Top Workplaces" Recognition

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety solutions manufacturer MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), today announced it has been named one of Western Pennsylvania's Top Workplaces among large companies by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The company ranked fourth overall in the large company category, marking the ninth time MSA Safety has earned the recognition through the Post-Gazette's annual Top Workplaces survey program. The company was also recognized with a special award for "Meaningfulness," which reflects the sentiments MSA employees expressed with regard to their work and being part of something meaningful for society.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global safety solutions manufacturer MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), today announced it has been named one of Western Pennsylvania's Top Workplaces among large companies by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  • The company ranked fourth overall in the large company category, marking the ninth time MSA Safety has earned the recognition through the Post-Gazette's annual Top Workplaces survey program.
  • With more than 1,200 employees in western Pennsylvania, MSA Safety continues to focus on growth and investing in programs that advance the company's talent and people programs.
  • 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.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Now Available from MSA Safety

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced its 2021 report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is now available digitally via the company's website at www.msasafety.com .

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced its 2021 report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is now available digitally via the company's website at www.msasafety.com .
  • To read or download the 2021 CSR report, or to learn more about MSA's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, please click here
    "Corporate Social Responsibility is at the heart of what we do at MSA," said Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We're attuned to the fact that safety problems increasingly intersect with matters like worker health and wellness, sustainability, and situational safety awareness," said Stephanie Sciullo, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Affairs.
  • 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 and MSA Bacharach Strengthen Connected HVAC-R Technology

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

With this year's expo focusing on the HVAC-R industry's future, it is an optimal time for the MSA and Bacharach portfolios to be on display together.

Key Points: 
  • With this year's expo focusing on the HVAC-R industry's future, it is an optimal time for the MSA and Bacharach portfolios to be on display together.
  • MSA Safety acquired Bacharach in July of 2021, which aligned Bacharach's gas and refrigerant detection portfolio with MSA's product and manufacturing expertise.
  • In addition to the above, MSA, Bacharach and FieldServer products will be showcased in one place for the first time.
  • 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.