8-K 1 a8kherringretirement.htm 8-K Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 14, 2017

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MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania
1-15579
25-0668780
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA


16066
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On June 14, 2017, Ronald N. Herring, Jr. notified the Company of his retirement from his position of Senior Vice President and President, MSA International, effective October 1, 2017.


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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 thereunto duly authorized.


MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Registrant)




By    /s/ Douglas K. McClaine
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Douglas K. McClaine
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and Chief Legal Officer



Date: June 19, 2017