The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) is delighted to welcome MSA Safety as one of our newest members.
For more than a century, MSA Safety has been dedicated to a simple yet powerful mission: helping to ensure that men and women around the world can work safely and return home unharmed. Founded in 1914, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced safety products, technologies and solutions, serving industries where worker protection is critical.
MSA’s origins can be traced back to a tragic mining disaster in West Virginia in 1912, which claimed the lives of more than 80 miners. The event inspired mining engineer John T. Ryan Sr. to devote his career to improving worker safety. Together with George H. Deike and with the support of inventor Thomas Edison, they developed the revolutionary electric cap lamp, significantly reducing the risk of methane explosions in mines. This commitment to innovation and saving lives remains at the heart of MSA Safety today.
Over the decades, MSA has expanded far beyond its mining roots to become a global leader in personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety technologies. Its comprehensive portfolio includes portable and fixed gas detection systems, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), industrial head protection, fall protection equipment, firefighter helmets and protective clothing, all designed to safeguard workers operating in hazardous environments. The company’s products are trusted across industries including oil and gas, chemicals, construction, utilities, manufacturing, mining and emergency services.
Innovation has always been a defining characteristic of MSA Safety. By combining advanced engineering, electronics, digital connectivity and durable materials, the company continues to develop solutions that not only protect workers but also improve operational safety and efficiency. Today, MSA serves customers in more than 140 countries, supported by a global network of manufacturing facilities, technical expertise and customer service.
The values shared by MSA Safety align closely with those of PCIAW. Across the protective coatings industry, ensuring the safety of inspectors, applicators and contractors is fundamental to achieving quality outcomes. Whether working at height, within confined spaces or in hazardous industrial environments, the need for reliable safety equipment and robust risk management has never been greater.
We are pleased to welcome MSA Safety into the PCIAW community and look forward to the expertise and perspective they will bring to our network. Their long-standing commitment to protecting people through innovation, quality and continuous improvement makes them a valuable addition to our membership.
We look forward to working together to support safer working practices across the protective coatings industry and wish MSA Safety every success as part of PCIAW.
