MSA closes on Autronica acquisition
By SSN Staff
Updated 11:45 AM CDT, Thu July 16, 2026
PITTSBURGH – MSA Safety has completed its acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security in a transaction valued at approximately $555 million.
Based in Trondheim, Norway, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of fire detection, gas detection and alarm systems, and reported approximately $160 million in sales in 2025.
"We are excited to officially welcome Autronica to the MSA family," said Steve Blanco, MSA Safety president and CEO. "The addition of this highly complementary business accelerates MSA's fixed detection growth strategy by enhancing our ability to deliver integrated safety solutions across critical infrastructure, energy and marine applications.”
The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety's adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership and was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA's existing credit facility.
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