Mine Safety Appliances Co.

William M. Lambert (50) is president and chief executive officer of MSA. Mr. Lambert joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years has served the company in a variety of capacities. He was named General Manager of the company's former Safety Products Division in 1997 and, in 1999, was elected vice president. From 2003 to March 2007, Mr. Lambert served as President of MSA North America. One of Mr. Lambert's career highlights was the development of the patented Quick-Fill® System, an accessory for MSA Air Masks that allows firefighters to quickly replenish their air supplies in emergency or routine-use situations. In 2002, Mr. Lambert was honored for his contributions to North American firefighter safety by Design News magazine, which named him the publication's 2002 "Special Achievement Award" winner. Mr. Lambert holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Most recently, Mr. Lambert was elected Chairman of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) of Arlington, Va. He became an MSA director in 2007 and was elected president and CEO in May, 2008.

Mr. Zeitler, who began his career with MSA in 1977 as Manager of Financial Services, was named Treasurer of the company in 1989. In addition to his financial responsibilities, Mr. Zeitler oversees MSA's real estate projects, including Cranberry Woods, a progressive commercial real estate project under development at the company's Cranberry Township site. Mr. Zeitler also serves on MSA's Strategy Committee, responsible for corporate funding and investing, banking and insurance, foreign currency, pension investing, and acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Zeitler received a bachelor's degree in economics from St. Vincent College and a master's degree in finance from the University of Pittsburgh. His professional and community affiliations include the Financial Executives Institute, the Community Development Corporation of Butler County, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and the National Kidney Foundation.

Mr. McClaine began his career with MSA in 1984 as Patent Attorney and then Senior Counsel. Before becoming Secretary, Mr. McClaine served as Associate General Counsel and Corporate Ethics Officer, where he created and implemented the company's corporate compliance program. In addition to his new responsibilities as Secretary and General Counsel, Mr. McClaine will continue to serve as Corporate Ethics Officer. Mr. McClaine received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering as well as administration and management science from Carnegie Mellon University. He received a juris doctor from the Dickinson School of Law in 1984. Outside of his MSA responsibilities, Mr. McClaine served as treasurer of the American Corporate Counsel Association and was a co-founder and director of the Allegheny County Mock Trial Competition held annually for western Pennsylvania high school students.

Mr. Bigler joined MSA in 1972 and was named a vice president of the company in 1998, at which time he assumed responsibility for all of MSA's U.S. sales. Over his long tenure with the company he has worked in a variety of capacities, including nuclear industry specialist, product line manager and national sales manager. In 2000, Mr. Bigler took over management of MSA's Canadian and Mexican operations and was named Director of North American Sales.

Since joining the company in 1983 as a sales associate in New Jersey, Mr. Herring has served MSA in a variety of capacities. He was promoted to senior sales associate in 1988, and in 1992 became the product line manager for supplied air respirators and relocated to Pittsburgh. He also held the position of product group manager for air purifying respirators. Mr. Herring received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Montclair State College in 1983 and received a master's degree in business administration from Rider College in 1989. He is a member of the International Safety Equipment Association as well as the International Society for Respiratory Protection. In addition to his professional affiliations, Mr. Herring serves as an Adult Leader for the Boy Scouts of America and enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John C. Unkovic, (64), is a partner and General Counsel of Reed Smith, LLC, a global law firm with offices in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Mr. Unkovic is also a Life Member of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation Board. He received a Bachelor's degree in History from Harvard College and received his law degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the Michigan Law Review. Mr. Unkovic also served as an adjunct professor of law at Duquesne University School of Law. He became an MSA director in 2002.

Mr. Shaw has served since 2006 as Senior Managing Director of Breeden & Co., and formerly served as General Counsel of Aetna Inc. (1999 to 2003) and Chase Manhattan Bank (1983 to 1996). While with Aetna, Mr. Shaw also served as Executive Vice President and as a member of the Office of the Chairman. Mr. Shaw previously acted as independent counsel to the Board of Directors of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (January to September 2004), and also served as chief corporate officer for North America of National Westminster Bank (1996 to 1999). Prior to 1983, Mr. Shaw was a partner in a major New York law firm, and after retiring from Aetna in 2003 and prior to joining Breeden & Co., Mr. Shaw was of counsel to Gibson Dunn and Crutcher. Mr. Shaw is currently a director of Mine Safety Appliances Co. and HealthSouth Corporation. Mr. Shaw is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board of Directors.

"Mr. Bruggeworth became President in June 2002 and Chief Executive Officer in January 2003. He was appointed to the Board of Directors in January 2003. He was Vice President of Wireless Products from September 1999 to January 2002 and President of Wireless Products from January 2002 to June 2002. Mr. Bruggeworth was employed at AMP Inc. (now Tyco Electronics), a supplier of electrical and electronic connection devices, from July 1983 to April 1999. He held a number of manufacturing and engineering management positions at AMP Inc. from July 1983 to July 1995. From July 1995 to April 1999, Mr. Bruggeworth served first as AMP Inc.’s Area Director Greater China, then as Vice President of Asia Pacific Operations and later as Divisional Vice President of Global Computer and Consumer Electronics based in Hong Kong, China. Mr. Bruggeworth was a member of the Board of Directors of LightPath Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of high performance fiber-optic components for the telecommunications industry, from May 2001 until October 2007. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Mine Safety Appliances Company, a publicly traded global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated safety products that protect people’s health and safety."

Thomas B. Hotopp, (66), is a former officer of MSA, serving most recently as president of MSA's North American operations before retiring from the company in 2002. Mr. Hotopp joined MSA in 1991 as senior vice president and general manager of the Safety Products Division, the company's largest U.S. operation. Over his tenure, he was instrumental in leading several company initiatives that helped MSA maintain a leadership position in safety product development, quality and service. This includes implementation of MSA's Total Quality Management program, an initiative that enabled MSA to respond to many marketplace challenges while maintaining MSA's high standards for customer service. Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Hotopp served as president of The Kingston-Warren Corp., Newfields, N.H. He also served in various executive capacities with Corning, Inc., Corning N.Y., an international diversified manufacturer of specialty metals and consumer products. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Stanford University. He became an MSA director in 1998.