Cranberry Township-based MSA Safety Incorporated, a safety equipment and solutions provider, recently purchased Germany-based M&C TechGroup, a gas analysis systems company, for approximately $200 million.
“We are excited to welcome M&C to the MSA Safety family,” Steve Blanco, MSA Safety president and CEO, said. “By bringing aboard M&C, we expand our addressable market in detection, with complementary technologies across diverse markets. The acquisition of M&C aligns well with our accelerate strategy, which includes a focus on growing our detection business and enhancing our portfolio through strategic acquisitions.
“With M&C’s leadership position and expertise in gas measurement, gas analysis and process control, we expect to accelerate its growth by leveraging our global footprint, customer relationships and distribution network. Overall, the acquisition positions us to be a leading provider of high-quality gas analysis solutions that create value for customers by enhancing infrastructure and workplace safety, optimizing processes and reducing costs.”
M&C TechGroup’s products detect, measure and monitor gases in critical environments and include systems and solutions for gas sampling, gas conditioning, and advanced process control. It serves a wide range of industries and applications including chemicals, energy, food and beverage, manufacturing, utilities, and other industrial applications. The company employs approximately 220 people globally.
MSA Safety employs more than 5,000 people at more than 40 international locations. It had revenue totaling $1.8 billion in 2024.