MSA Safety Announces ALTAIR io™ 6 Contract with Major Northeast U.S. Utility Provider

The agreement represents approximately $6.7 million in initial contract value, with initial shipments expected in December 2026.

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MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA) secured a five-year ALTAIR io 6 purchase agreement valued at up to $10.6 million with a Northeast U.S. utility. The agreement represents approximately $6.7 million in initial contract value. MSA expects to begin shipping the initial order in December 2026, with device deployment scheduled to begin in January 2027.

The utility selected the multigas detectors to support worker safety and operational efficiency. The devices combine gas detection with cellular connectivity and connect to MSA Grid, a cloud-based platform providing device location, gas alarm and worker-status information.

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• Minor pointUtility purchase agreement provides approximately $6.7 million in initial contract value over a five-year agreement valued up to $10.6 million.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.MSA expects initial shipments in December 2026, with deployment scheduled to begin in January 2027.

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MSA describes this as its largest ALTAIR io 6 detector contract to date, adding a company-specific scale marker to the agreement’s disclosed value.

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Largest ALTAIR io 6 contract to date underscores growing demand for connected worker safety technology

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Inc., (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in advanced safety technology, today announced it is proud to partner with one of the largest utility providers in the northeast United States as the utility invests in connected technologies that support worker safety to better serve their communities.

The major U.S. energy utility selected the MSA Safety ALTAIR io^™ 6 Multigas Detector to help enhance worker safety and operational efficiency. As part of the MSA+^™ Connected Ecosystem, the ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector provides real-time visibility into worksite conditions, helping organizations streamline compliance, simplify reporting and improve workforce productivity.

The utility's five-year purchase agreement is valued of up to $10.6 million and is the largest ALTAIR io^™ 6 Multigas Detector contract received to date, representing approximately $6.7 million in initial contract value. MSA expects to begin shipping the initial order in December 2026, with deployment of the devices scheduled to begin in January 2027.

"Connected technology is changing the way organizations approach safety by simplifying gas detector maintenance and real-time alerts," said Stephanie Sciullo, President of MSA Americas. "This multi-year partnership underscores the trust placed in MSA Safety's connected detection solutions and service, while helping customers protect their people and operate more efficiently."

The ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector is designed to help address the risks of combustible gas exposure, confined space, and lone-worker situations by combining advanced gas detection capabilities with real-time connectivity to enhance worker protection and operational visibility. The ALTAIR io 6 Gas Detector is MSA's first cellular-connected gas detector featuring an integrated pump, making this six-gas detector ideal for confined space monitoring and sampling applications commonly found across utilities, construction, manufacturing and oil and gas operations.

Features of the ALTAIR io 6 include:

• Real-time cellular connectivity that helps keep workers connected and visible in the event of an emergency,
• An integrated sampling pump designed for pre-entry and confined space monitoring applications,
• MSA XCell^® sensor technology for reliable gas detection performance,
• A large, highly visible display for improved readability in a variety of work environments,
• A removable, rechargeable external battery to support extended operational use, and
• A compact, ergonomic design suitable for handheld operation or wearable use.

The detector also features MSA Grid, the company's cloud-based software platform that provides real-time information on device location, gas alarms and worker status. MSA Grid enables safety managers and supervisors to access live and historical data from individual devices or entire fleets, helping improve situational awareness and response times when incidents occur.

To learn more about MSA Safety's Connected Work solutions, click here.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of more than 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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How much is MSA Safety's ALTAIR io 6 utility contract worth?

The five-year purchase agreement is valued at up to $10.6 million and represents approximately $6.7 million in initial contract value. The customer is a utility provider in the northeast United States.

When will MSA Safety ship the ALTAIR io 6 detectors for the utility contract?

MSA expects to begin shipping the initial order in December 2026, with deployment of the devices scheduled to begin in January 2027.