MSA Safety Incorporated has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security, a Norway-based provider of fire detection, gas detection and alarm systems, in a transaction valued at approximately $555 million.
Autronica, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, designs and supplies safety systems used in critical infrastructure, energy and maritime sectors. The company employs around 500 people globally and reported approximately $160 million in revenue in 2025.
MSA Safety said the acquisition is intended to expand its global fire and gas detection capabilities and strengthen its position as a provider of integrated safety solutions for high-hazard and mission-critical environments. The company also said the deal will extend its presence into a growing market estimated to exceed $3 billion in total addressable size.
MSA Safety President and CEO Steve Blanco said the acquisition supports the company’s growth strategy in fixed detection systems and earlier-stage project involvement.
He said: “We are excited to welcome Autronica to the MSA Safety family. This acquisition accelerates our fixed detection growth strategy by adding a highly complementary, scaled fire and gas systems business. Autronica enhances our ability to participate earlier in project design and to deliver more integrated safety solutions across critical infrastructure, energy, and marine applications. The acquisition marks another key pillar of our Accelerate strategy, reinforcing our focus on expanding our detection platform and advancing our portfolio through strategic acquisitions.”
Autronica CEO Sindre Utne added: “Joining MSA Safety marks an exciting next step for Autronica. MSA’s leadership position in safety and detection technologies, its strong systems and solutions capabilities, and its long-standing customer relationships make it an ideal owner as we work to maximize our growth potential.”
He added: “By leveraging MSA’s global market reach, distribution channels, and deep detection expertise, we see a significant opportunity to expand and combine our solution offering, deepen engagement with customers earlier in the project lifecycle, and extend our reach well beyond the installed base and the markets we serve.”
MSA Safety said the acquisition is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first full year following completion. The transaction will be funded through cash on hand and borrowings under the company’s existing credit facility.
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
MSA Safety said Autronica’s operations are capital efficient and generate significant free cash flow, with expected margin and growth synergies following integration.
