Elyse Lorenzato | Director, Investor Relations |
Nishan J. Vartanian | President and CEO |
Kenneth D. Krause | SVP, Treasurer, and CFO |
Bob Leenen | VP and President MSA Europe and International |
Richard Eastman | Robert W. Baird |
Stanley Elliott | Stifel, Nicolaus & Company |
Edward Marshall | Sidoti & Company |
Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the MSA Second Quarter Earnings Call. At this time all lines are in a listen-only mode and the floor will be open for questions following the presentation. [Operator Instructions]. It is now my pleasure to introduce today's host, Elyse Lorenzato, Director of Investor Relations. Elyse, please begin.