Employee feedback drives Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette honor
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 13,
2023 /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 2023 recognition marks the
tenth time MSA Safety has earned the recognition through the
Post-Gazette's annual Top Workplaces survey program, with
MSA ranking fifth overall this year in the large company
category.
With more than 1,300 employees in western Pennsylvania, MSA Safety continues to focus on
growth and investing in programs that advance the company's talent
and people programs. MSA is creating a better business model to
remain a regional employer of choice through investments in worker
safety, diversity and environmental sustainability.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Top Workplaces program is
based exclusively on feedback from employees working within the
region. The program assesses employee perceptions and opinions
against a broad range of criteria, including employee engagement,
leadership effectiveness, connection to an organization's mission
and values, and benefits. The large company category is comprised
of companies with more than 400 employees.
"It's extremely gratifying for MSA to receive this award for the
tenth time, as it demonstrates the strong level of pride our
employees share in being part of MSA and our mission," said
Nish Vartanian, MSA Safety Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer. "The Post-Gazette recognition
also reflects how our culture is helping us attract and retain a
talented and engaged workforce, which is a top challenge for any
business today. I'm privileged to work with individuals who are
dedicated to our mission of helping to keep men and women safe at
work around the world."
Founded in 1914, MSA Safety has three locations in western
Pennsylvania. The company's
Cranberry Township, Butler County, campus includes its worldwide
headquarters, the John T. Ryan
Memorial Laboratory and the company's Global Center of Excellence
for gas detection technology. The company has two Westmoreland County facilities, including a
plant in Murrysville for
manufacturing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and hard
hats, and near New Kensington,
home to MSA Bacharach, that specializes in refrigerant and gas
detection technology.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Top Workplaces program was
established in 2010 and, since its inception, has recognized
hundreds of companies in the region as a Top Workplace. The
employee survey, which determines Top Workplace status, is managed
through Exton, Pa.-based research
firm Energage. The full list of Pittsburgh-area Top Workplaces can be found by
clicking here.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global
leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety
products and solutions that protect people and facility
infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of
electronics, software, mechanical systems and advanced materials to
protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The
company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the
world in a broad range of markets, including fire service, the oil,
gas and petrochemical industry, construction, industrial
manufacturing applications, heating, ventilation, air conditioning
and refrigeration, utilities, mining and the military. MSA's core
products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and
flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments,
industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and
protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2022 revenues
of $1.5 billion, MSA employs
approximately 5,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered
north of Pittsburgh in
Cranberry Township, Pa., and has
manufacturing operations in the United
States, Europe,
Asia and Latin America. With more
than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of
its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit
MSA's web site at www.MSASafety.com.
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