BERLIN, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While the
Coronavirus pandemic has put many of our daily routines on hold,
for a firefighter, life is never "on hold" as emergencies and
natural disasters never stop. Accordingly, MSA Safety Incorporated
(NYSE: MSA) today announced the kick-off of a week-long event –
called MSA: Connected – that will use digital
technologies to provide firefighters and first responders with the
the latest information on various product and technology-based
safety solutions. This free online training series is accessible
via MSAsafety.com and will take place the 15th to
20th June.
"The timing of MSA: Connected is not a
coincidence," said Yohan Morel, MSA
Senior Marketing Manager, First Responder, Europe. "Interschutz, the world's largest
trade fair focusing on fire service and security, was originally
scheduled for this week in Hannover,
Germany. Because we recognize the value and knowledge
our customers gain by attending conferences like this in person,
our vision is to create a unique experience for customers that
helps them stay connected with the latest in firefighter safety
technology."
Among the many activities scheduled are a series of live
webinars that offer participants the opportunity to connect
directly with MSA safety technology experts. Topics for these
sessions include voice communications, technology standards, best
practices to help reduce contamination risk, among many others.
The full MSA: Connected schedule is as
follows:
- 15 June: "Changing Requirements for Firefighters." Learn why
the right self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is crucial for
firefighter health and safety.
- 16 June: "Improve communication in the most dangerous
environment." Learn how voice communication solutions from MSA can
help help firefighters stay connected on the fireground.
- 17 June: "Stay at the forefront of safety, technology, and
standards." Learn more about the modular design of MSA's M1
SCBA.
- 17 June: "Experience better physical protection." The M1 SCBA
was developed with intelligent ergonomics, learn more about how it
can be customized to provide enhanced physical protection.
- 18 June: "Best practices to help reduce firefighter risk."
Learn how the unique features of MSA's M1 SCBA allow for a deeper,
more efficient clean and easy service and maintenance without
compromising on safety.
- 19 June: "Be ready for the future of breathing protection."
Want to know what's coming next? Be sure to tune in for an outlook
on the future of firefighting technologies.
All MSA: Connected digital week activities will be
held in both English and German. For more information and to
register, please visit
https://gb.msasafety.com/msa-connected.
About MSA Safety
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.
Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics,
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 the oil, gas and petrochemical
industry, the fire service, the construction industry, 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 2019 revenues of $1.4 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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