A company devoted to quality products and outstanding customer service doesn't go unnoticed.
Our consumer products group, MSA Safety Works, was selected as Home Depot's 1999 "Partner of the Year" in the hardware and tools product category.

Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, presents the award each year to partners competing in six major product categories. The honor is given to the Home Depot vendor who provides the most consistently high level of service. Home Depot officials also have complimented MSA Safety Works' products, delivery record, and consumer marketing and merchandising programs.

Applying the safety expertise we gained in the industrial market over the past 86 years, MSA entered the rapidly growing consumer safety product category in 1998. Home Depot began carrying the MSA Safety Works line in late 1998. The products are now available in more than 300 of its stores in the United States and Canada.

"MSA Safety Works competed for the award with top-notch hardware suppliers, some of whom literally have over a hundred years of retail experience and are household names," said John T. Ryan III, MSA chairman and chief executive officer.

"To receive this award in only our first full year of business in the highly competitive consumer market speaks volumes about the commitment and dedication of our associates. We equate this achievement to winning both a 'Rookie of the Year' and 'MVP' award in the same season."

MSA Safety Works products are categorized by protection area — respiratory, eye, hearing, head, body and first aid — to simplify selection for consumers and contractors. The packaging is easy to reseal for convenient storage and is color-coded by category to speed selection.

MSA Safety Works also offers creative retail merchandising tools that educate consumers while guiding them quickly to the products they need.

"Our products have set a new standard of excellence in the category," said John Shields, North American Sales Manager for MSA Safety Works. "Our customer service and innovative merchandising will continue to drive sales."

So, the next time you pick up supplies for your home project at Home Depot, look for MSA Safety Works' displays of respirators, eyewear, etc. Oh, and if your project calls for you to wear something, follow the handy selection guidelines to get what you need!

Go to MSA Safety Works online.