UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2014
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania | 1-15579 | 46-4914539 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania | 16066-5207 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600
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Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On October 6, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing an update in regard to obtaining government approvals for MSA’s next-generation self-contained breathing apparatus. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated October 6, 2014, announcing an update in regard to obtaining government approvals for MSA’s next generation self-contained breathing apparatus. | ||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED | ||
(Registrant) | ||
By | /s/ Douglas K. McClaine | |
Douglas K. McClaine | ||
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: October 6, 2014
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated October 6, 2014, announcing an update in regard to obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus. | |
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