MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) will report third-quarter earnings on Monday after market close. The safety equipment maker is expected to post revenue growth of 13.7% year on year, up from 8.3% in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, the company beat analysts' revenue expectations with $503.3 million, up 6.2%, and also topped EPS estimates. It has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the past two years. Peers have reported already. UniFirst revenue rose 5%, beating estimates by 1.7%, and its shares rose 4.6%. Cintas revenue grew 10.9%, beating estimates by 1%, and its stock was unchanged. MSA shares are down 1.5% over the past month, at $178.52. The average analyst price target is $208.17.

MSA Safety launches new GALLET F1 fire helmet. The MSA Safety GALLET F1 Fire Helmet, featuring enhanced protection and comfort for modern firefighters... In brief. MSA Safety has launched its new GALLET F1 Fire Helmet at SIDEX 2026 in Singapore. Building on more than 40 years of product development, the updated helmet features expanded sizing options, modular accessories and a redesigned visor for full face protection. Its new L360 integrated lighting module supports visibility during firefighting operations. The helmet also incorporates features intended to simplify cleaning, inspection and maintenance and is now available. MSA Safety has unveiled its new GALLET F1 Fire Helmet at the Singapore International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo (SIDEX) 2026, introducing an updated version of its established firefighter helmet platform. Building on more than 40 years of GALLET F1 development, the new helmet incorporates changes to protection, comfort, fit and equipment integration to meet the operational requirements of modern firefighting. Updated protection and fit. The GALLET F1 is designed to protect firefighters against heat, impacts and falling debris during emergency response operations. The helmet offers an expanded range of sizing options to accommodate different head shapes, sizes and hairstyles. Its modular design allows fire and rescue services to configure the helmet with accessories according to their operational requirements. Integrated lighting technology. One of the principal developments is the L360 lighting module, designed specifically for the new GALLET F1. The integrated system provides balanced illumination to assist firefighters working in environments where visibility may be restricted. The lighting arrangement is intended to support navigation and operational tasks while allowing firefighters to keep their hands available for equipment handling and emergency response activities. The helmet incorporates a redesigned visor intended to provide full face protection against hazards encountered during firefighting operations. These features are designed to help fire and rescue services maintain their protective equipment and prepare helmets for subsequent deployments. Availability announced at SIDEX 2026. Vitor Kiem, President of APAC at MSA Safety, said: "For more than four decades, the GALLET F1 has been trusted by firefighters around the world. The new GALLET F1 builds on that heritage while introducing new features designed around the realities of modern firefighting. "We have focused on combining protection and performance with the comfort, flexibility and ease of maintenance that firefighters and fire brigades need." The company is presenting the helmet to visitors at SIDEX 2026, where representatives are available to discuss its features and configuration options. MSA Safety has confirmed that the new GALLET F1 Fire Helmet is now available. About Fire Buyer. International Fire Buyer is the leading authority in global passive and active fire content, delivering expert news, in-depth articles, exclusive interviews, and industry insights across print, digital, and event platforms. Published 10 times a year, the magazine is a trusted resource for professionals seeking updates and analysis on the latest developments in the fire sector. To submit an article, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact its team below.

MSA Safety has won its largest contract to date for the ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector, from one of the biggest utility providers in the northeastern US. The five-year purchase agreement is worth up to $10.6 million, with about $6.7 million in initial contract value. MSA expects to start shipping the initial order in December 2026. Deployment is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The ALTAIR io 6 is MSA's first cellular-connected gas detector with an integrated pump. It gives real-time visibility into worksite conditions and works with MSA Grid, a cloud-based platform that tracks device location, gas alarms, and worker status. "Connected technology is changing the way organizations approach safety," said Stephanie Sciullo, president of MSA Americas.