UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2011

 

 

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania		1-15579		25-0668780
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania		16066
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On April 14, 2011, the Company announced the retirement of Rob Cañizares, Executive Vice President and President, MSA International, effective October 31, 2011.

In connection with the planned retirement of Mr. Cañizares, the Company announced the following appointments effective November 1, 2011:

Ronald N. Herring Jr. will serve as a President, MSA International, with business leadership responsibilities for Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, India and Russia.

Kerry M. Bove will also serve as a President, MSA International, with business responsibilities for Australia, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: April 14, 2011