Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 105,998	$ 96,265
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,821 and $7,306	211,440	200,364
Inventories	122,954	136,837
Deferred tax assets	23,830	22,458
Income taxes receivable	2,876	9,181
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	30,771	35,861
Total current assets	497,869	500,966
Property, plant, and equipment	151,352	152,755
Prepaid pension cost	75,017	121,054
Deferred tax assets	20,227	14,996
Goodwill	252,520	260,134
Intangible assets	31,323	35,029
Other noncurrent assets	236,484	149,336
Total assets	1,264,792	1,234,270
Current Liabilities
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	6,700	7,500
Accounts payable	70,210	66,902
Employees’ compensation	40,249	38,164
Insurance and product liability	47,456	14,251
Taxes on income	5,545	3,662
Other current liabilities	63,897	61,085
Total current liabilities	234,057	191,564
Long-Term Debt	245,000	260,667
Other Liabilities
Pensions and other employee benefits	174,598	152,084
Deferred tax liabilities	26,306	49,621
Other noncurrent liabilities	46,198	7,987
Total liabilities	726,159	661,923
Commitments and Contingencies
Mine Safety Appliances Company shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 4 1/2% cumulative, $50 par value	3,569	3,569
Common stock, no par value	148,401	132,055
Stock compensation trust	0	(1,585)
Treasury shares, at cost	(286,557)	(281,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(166,730)	(78,269)
Retained earnings	835,126	792,206
Total shareholders’ equity	533,809	566,452
Noncontrolling interests	4,824	5,895
Total shareholders’ equity	538,633	572,347
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,264,792	$ 1,234,270