Pittsburgh, Pa. - MSA introduces a new addition to the Altair family of portable instruments. The new ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector driven by MSA XCell Sensor Technology offers many performance advantages: standard three-year warranty, four-year sensor life, faster response time, increased stability, and less than 60-second span calibration time.

The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector operates with only MSA XCell Sensors for combustible gas, O2, H2S and CO. The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector is compatible with the ALTAIR 4 Galaxy® Test Stand, and provides exclusive optional MotionAlert™ and InstantAlert™ features.

About MSA Established in 1914, MSA is the world's leading manufacturer of sophisticated safety products designed to protect people throughout the world. Sophisticated safety products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. Visit www.msanet.com to learn more.

For more information, contact: CeCe Weber Phone: 724-776-8721 Email: cece.weber@msanet.com