- MSA was founded in 1914 and now operates 17 manufacturing facilities worldwide, while being headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are approximately 5,000 employees on five continents in over 40 worldwide locations.
- In addition to products for the mining industry, MSA safety products are used by employees who work in fire services, construction, law enforcement, oil, gas and petrochemical companies. They are also used heavily in military service around the world. They have a line of products for consumers and private contractors that is sold under the name of MSA Safety Works.
- MSA product components are mostly all created and manufactured in-house from raw materials. They use an integrated system that affords compatibility between individual related products. As of 2010, the products were presented on their website in 11 categories, which include: Air-Purifying respirators, Supplied-Air Respirators, Portable and Permanent Gas Detection Instruments, Thermal Imaging Cameras, Fire Helmets, Body Armor, Head, Eye, Face and Hearing Protection, Fall Protection and Mining/Specialty Products.
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