PITTSBURGH, Aug. 4 /EMWNews/ -- The Board of Directors of

MSA (NYSE: MSA) today declared a third quarter dividend of 24 cents per

share on common stock, payable September 10, 2008 to shareholders of record

on August 15, 2008.



    The Board also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on

preferred stock, payable September 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on

August 15, 2008.

    About MSA:



    Established in 1914, MSA is a global leader in the development,

manufacture and supply of sophisticated safety products that protect

people's health and safety. Sophisticated safety products typically

integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced

materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening

situations. The company's comprehensive line of products is used by workers

around the world in the fire service, homeland security, construction and

other industries, as well as the military. Principal products include

self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, gas detection instruments,

head protection, respirators and thermal imaging cameras. The company also

provides a broad range of consumer and contractor safety products through

retail channels. These products are marketed and sold under the MSA Safety

Works brand. MSA has annual sales of approximately $1 billion,

manufacturing operations throughout the United States and Europe, and more

than 40 international locations. Additional information is available on the

company's Web site at http://www.msanet.com.