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
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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.
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.
| MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| By /s/ Douglas K. McClaine | ||
| Douglas K. McClaine | ||
| Vice President, Secretary | ||
| and General Counsel | ||
Date: April 14, 2011