Benzinga | Jul 20, 2021 02:34PM EDT

MSA Safety Partners With Perspective Robotics To Enhance Fire Service Offerings

* MSA Safety Inc (NYSE:MSA) has established a Joint Development Agreement with Perspective Robotics AG of Zurich, Switzerland.

* Perspective Robotics develops advanced situational awareness tools that utilize tethered drone technology for first responder applications under the brand name Fotokite.

* This collaboration will advance fire scene situational awareness, both locally and through the cloud, through enhanced products and services that leverage the vital strengths of both organizations.

* MSA believes this collaboration will open the door for them to explore new-to-world ways to enhance and simplify firefighter safety through increased situational awareness.

* Price action: MSA shares are trading higher by 2.66% at $163.54 on the last check Tuesday.