MSA Safety Inc
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $6.92B
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.2
- Dividend yield
- 1.17%
About MSA Safety
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies, SIC 3842
MSA Safety Incorporated designs, manufactures, and supplies safety products and solutions engineered to protect workers and critical facility infrastructure across hazardous operating environments. Its principal product portfolio encompasses fixed and portable gas and flame detection systems, fire service breathing apparatus and protective apparel, and industrial personal protective equipment, including head and fall protection. The company combines hardware, software, and services through its connected ecosystem to streamline workplace safety management. It serves fire services, utilities, energy, construction, and general manufacturing sectors, operating through two reportable segments: Americas and International. Customers consist of both commercial distributors and direct end-user organizations.
The organization operates globally with research and development centers situated in the United States, Germany, France, China, and South Africa. Its international sales distribution network includes over 1,800 authorized distributor locations. The company employs roughly 5,300 associates worldwide across its domestic and international locations. Its global corporate headquarters is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Summary of the business section of MSA Safety's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- MSA Safety Inc
- Founded
- 1914
- Headquarters
- Cranberry Township, PA
- Address
- 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive 16066
- Phone
- (724) 776-8600
- Website
- msasafety.com
- Employees
- 5,300, Dec 31, 2025
- Industry
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies
- Fiscal year ends
- December 31
- Auditor
- Ernst & Young LLP, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- MSA
- Other tickers
- MNESP
- Exchange
- NYSE
- IPO date
- Feb 22, 1973
- Shares outstanding
- 39M, Jul 24, 2026
- Public float
- $6.50B, Jun 30, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- Stock splits
- 3-for-1, Jan 29, 2004; 3-for-1, May 25, 2000; 2-for-1, Sep 11, 1985; 2-for-1, May 16, 1980; 2-for-1, Apr 26, 1977
- SEC CIK
- 66570
- CUSIP
- 553498106
- ISIN
- US5534981064
- LEI
- 529900DVA3258XK11O39
- EIN
- 46-4914539
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Steven C. Blanco Sr. | CEO, Director | 40,239 |
| Julie A. Beck | Chief Financial Officer | 3,685 |
| Jonathan D. Buck | Chief Accounting Officer | 4,245 |
| Richard W. Roda | Vice President, Secretary, CLO | 10,003 |
| Stephanie L. Sciullo | President | 16,383 |
| David J. Howells | Senior Vice President | 6,735 |
| Elyse L. Brody | Interim CFO | 3,506 |
| Lee B. McChesney | Senior VP, CFO and Treasurer | 7,006 |
| William M. Lambert | Director | 81,376 |
| Sandra L. Phillips | Director | 8,960 |
| Luca Savi | Director | 5,473 |
| Diane M. Pearse | Director | 42,691 |
| Gregory B. Jordan | Director | 8,361 |
| Nishan J. Vartanian | Director | 51,514 |
| Octavio Marquez | Director | 626 |
| William R. Sperry | Director | 8,167 |
| Robert A. Bruggeworth | Director | 38,456 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Blanco | $6.43M | $5.63M | $1.40M | $114 | $191 |
| FY2024 Blanco | $4.24M | $3.22M | $1.73M | $116 | $170 |
| FY2024 Vartanian | $6.28M | $3.28M | $1.73M | $116 | $170 |
| FY2023 Nishan J. Vartanian | $10.01M | $19.83M | $2.36M | $117 | $149 |
| FY2023 Vartanian | $10.01M | $19.83M | $2.36M | $117 | $149 |
| FY2022 Nishan J. Vartanian | $6.17M | $9.22M | $1.36M | $99 | $114 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“Human Capital —As of December 31, 2025, the Company employed approximately 5,300 people worldwide, of which approximately 2,200 were employed in the United States and 3,100 were employed outside of the United States.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2023 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Feb 26, 2015 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Mar 7, 2014 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Name change | Name changed from MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO to MSA Safety Inc |
| Oct 19, 2010 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Jun 25, 2004 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Dec 27, 1999 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |