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MSA Declares First Quarter Dividend
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17 2006 / -- The Board of Directors of Mine Safety
Appliances Co. (NYSE: MSA - ) today declared a first quarter dividend of 14
cents per share on common stock, payable March 10, 2006 to shareholders of
record on February 17, 2006.
The Board also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred
stock, payable March 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on February 17, 2006.
Established in 1914, MSA is a global leader in the development, manufacture
and supply of sophisticated safety products that protect people's health and
safety. Sophisticated safety products typically integrate any combination of
electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users
against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's
comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in the
fire service, homeland security, construction and other industries, as well
as the military. Principal products include self-contained breathing
apparatus, gas masks, gas detection instruments, head protection,
respirators and thermal imaging cameras. The company also provides a broad
range of consumer and contractor safety products through retail channels.
These products are marketed and sold under the MSA Safety Works brand. MSA
has annual sales of more than $850 million, manufacturing operations
throughout the United States and Europe, and more than 30 international
locations. Additional information is available on the company's Web site at
www.msanet.com.
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