OUR  MISSION  That men and women may work in safety  and that they, their families and their c ommunities  may live in health throughout the world.  A key element of MSA’s Corporate Strategy focuses on investing in and growing the  “C or e of MSA”  – in other  words concentrating on and investing in the “Core Products” of MSA that provide a distinc t and sustainable  competitive advantage. Shown on the cover are our five Core Product Groups:  Fall Prot ection; Portable  Gas Detection and Sensors; Supplied-Air Respirators; Fixed Gas and Flame Detection; a nd Industrial  Head Protection . In essence, these Core Products represent a set of products, capabilities , channels, and  geographies that drive growth at MSA, provide economic value for our company and share holders, and best  leverage our expertise to keep customers safe. Accordingly, they receive the highest levels of investment and  resources at MSA, because they promise the greatest return for all. About the Cover Business of MSA Our Vision To be the world’s leading provider of safety solutions that  protect workers when life is on the line. We pursue this vision  with an unsurpassed commitment to integrity, customer service  and product innovation that creates exceptional value for all  MSA stakeholders. MSA is in the business of developing, manufacturing and selling innovative products that enhance the safety and health of workers throughout the world. Critical to MSA’s mission is a clear understanding of customer processes and safety needs. MSA dedicates significant resources to research which allows the company to develop a keen understanding of customer safety requirements for a diverse range of markets, including the fire service, law enforcement, construction, public utilities, mining, chemical, petroleum, HVAC, hazardous materials remediation, military, and retail. MSA’s principal products, each designed to serve the needs of these target markets, include respiratory protective equipment, thermal imaging cameras, gas and flame detection instruments, ballistic helmets, as well as head, eye, face, hearing, and fall protection products. MSA was founded in 1914 by John T. Ryan and George H. Deike,  two mining engineers who had firsthand knowledge of the  terrible human loss that was occurring in underground coal  mines at that time. Their knowledge of the mining industry  provided the foundation for the development of safety  equipment to better protect underground miners. While the  range of markets served by MSA has expanded greatly over  the years, the founding philosophy of understanding customer  safety needs and designing innovative safety equipment  solutions remains unchanged.  MSA is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, with operations employing 5,300 associates throughout the  world. A publicly held company, MSA’s stock is traded on the  New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MSA. Core  Focus Annual Report Fall Protection Portable Gas Detection Supplied-Air Respirators Fixed Gas & Flame Detection I ndustrial Head Protec tion