MSA Safety, a global leader in safety solutions, has been named one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023 by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

This accolade was announced on December 20, 2023, highlighting the company’s commitment to excellence in various aspects of corporate performance.

The Drucker Institute’s rigorous evaluation process

The Top 250 list, established in 2017 and published annually by WSJ, is compiled by the Drucker Institute.

Companies are evaluated across five key categories: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength.

Out of nearly 800 publicly traded corporations assessed, MSA Safety stood out, particularly for its strong performance in customer satisfaction, ranking among the top 10 in this category.

Lee McChesney’s perspective

Lee McChesney, MSA Safety’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented on the recognition: “This recognition by The Wall Street Journal reflects the passion our 5,000 associates around the world share in fulfilling MSA’s mission to help protect people at work.

“I believe it also recognises the dedication and talents of our people leaders and management team.

“I joined MSA Safety a little over a year ago, and I have seen that passion on display since day one.

“Without question, it’s an important driver of our success and what keeps us inspired to do even better as we prepare to enter our 110th year of business.”

MSA Safety’s commitment to excellence

MSA Safety has been recognised for various achievements throughout the year, including being named one of America’s Greenest Companies 2024 by Newsweek, one of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today, and one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek.

Additionally, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has named it one of the Pittsburgh region’s Top Workplaces for the tenth time.

IFSJ Comment

The recognition of MSA Safety by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023 serves as a testament to the company’s dedication to excellence in multiple facets of its operations.

This distinction not only highlights MSA Safety’s commitment to customer satisfaction and employee engagement but also its continuous efforts in innovation and social responsibility.

As the company approaches its 110th year, this accolade underscores its enduring legacy and adaptability in an evolving global market.

Such recognition is indicative of MSA Safety’s influential role in shaping industry standards and contributing to the overall safety and well-being of workers across various sectors.