MSA Safety layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring MSA Safety reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 5,100 to approximately 5,300.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 5,100 | December 31, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 5,200 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 5,300 | December 31, 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryThe company eliminated 152 positions in response to the changing business environment as part of its restructuring programs.
Word for word“For example, in 2023, 152 positions were eliminated in response to the changing business environment.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges primarily tied to ongoing initiatives to adjust its cost structure and improve productivity.
Word for word“During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we recorded restructuring charges of $ 9.9 million, $ 8.0 million and $ 16.4 million, respectively.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company recorded 2023 restructuring charges primarily for manufacturing footprint optimization and other initiatives to adjust its cost structure.
Word for word“During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $9.9 million primarily related to our ongoing manufacturing footprint optimization activities and other initiatives to adjust our cost structure and improve productivity.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe Americas segment recorded restructuring charges for manufacturing footprint optimization activities.
Word for word“Americas segment restructuring charges of $ 3.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, were related to manufacturing footprint optimization activities.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe International segment recorded restructuring charges tied to initiatives to drive profitable growth and improve productivity.
Word for word“International segment restructuring charges of $ 4.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, were related to ongoing initiatives to drive profitable growth and improve productiv” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges primarily tied to initiatives to optimize its manufacturing footprint, improve productivity and management restructuring.
Word for word“During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $6.4 million primarily related to our ongoing initiatives to optimize our manufacturing footprint and improve productivity as well as management restructuring.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges in 2022 related to various optimization activities and the new European Shared Service Center in Warsaw, Poland.
Word for word“During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recorded restructuring charges of $ 6.4 million, $ 9.9 million and $ 8.0 million, respectively.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company reported restructuring charges by segment for 2024, including Americas manufacturing footprint optimization, International manufacturing and management restructuring, and Corporate management restructuring.
Word for word“Americas segment restructuring charges of $ 1.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, were related to manufacturing footprint optimization activities.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company stated it has incurred and may incur restructuring charges for severance costs tied to staff reductions.
Word for word“We have incurred and may incur restructuring charges primarily related to severance costs for staff reductions associated with our ongoing initiatives to drive profitable growth and right size our operations as well as programs to adjust our operations in response to current business conditions.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges in 2025 to right-size the organization and optimize its manufacturing footprint.
Word for word“During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $3.9 million primarily related to initiatives to right-size the organization in response to macroeconomic conditions and ongoing initiatives to optimize our manufacturing footprint and improve productivity.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | $5.7 million | $9.8 million |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.6 million | $17.5 million |
| 2018-12-31 | $13.2 million | $12.2 million |
| 2019-12-31 | $13.8 million | $11.4 million |
| 2020-12-31 | $27.4 million | $11.1 million |
| 2021-12-31 | $16.4 million | $17.6 million |
| 2022-12-31 | $8 million | $12.8 million |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.9 million | $15.1 million |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.4 million | $12.4 million |
| 2025-12-31 | $3.9 million | $4.4 million |
MSA Safety has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from MSA Safety’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-12. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.