Latest Press Releases
02/04/2026
Helmut Kaschenz to leave Messer after six years at his own request
CFO completes transformation phase at industrial gas specialist and announces his departure in 2026.
09/29/2025
Messer Secures Long-Term Supply of High-Purity Helium from QatarEnergy to Support Customers Worldwide
Doha, Qatar, September 29, 2025 – Messer, the largest privately held industrial gases company, announced today the signing of a landmark long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with QatarEnergy for the annual supply of 100 million cubic feet of high-purity helium. The product will be sourced from QatarEnergy’s world-class facilities in Ras Laffan and delivered to Messer customers across the world.
11/21/2024
Messer Completes Refinancing of Acquisition Loans within 12 Months
Bad Soden, Germany, November 20, 2024 – In November, Messer, the world's leading privately owned specialist in industrial, medical and specialty gases, issued long-term instruments to fully refinance a remaining acquisition loan of 500 million euros resulting from the acquisition of all shares in Messer Industries.
11/07/2024
Judge Appoints Receiver Over Key Equipment to Keep Cliffside Helium System Running
Court grants Messer request to overcome partnership deadlock
11/04/2024
Messer Americas Names Kory Cox as new Chief Financial Officer
Cox joins Messer with significant experience leading financial operations in the chemical industry to drive strategic growth
10/29/2024
Messer Reduces its own Carbon Footprint and Supports its Customers on their Sustainability Journey
The industrial gases specialist publishes its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, titled “forward”
09/16/2024
Messer Gases Brazil Announces New Leadership Appointment: Paulo Roberto Ramos to Serve as Vice President & General Manager
Bridgewater, N.J., U.S., September, 16, 2024 – Messer, the world's leading privately owned specialist for industrial, medical and specialty gases, appointed Paulo Roberto Ramos to Vice President and General Manager of Messer Brazil effective September 16, 2024. Paulo, who has been a pivotal figure in the company’s success over the past nine years, brings over three decades of industry experience to his new role, where he will lead the company’s continued growth and ...
09/12/2024
Messer Continues to Provide Access to Helium for Key Industries
Messer Helium Cliffside will continue to operate the CHEU while negotiating a long-term agreement
08/07/2024
Messer is Granted Temporary Restraining Order to Avoid Disruption of Domestic Helium Supply
Access to US helium system could be impacted if operation-critical lease of the CHEU is not extended
07/02/2024
Messer Canada Announces New Leadership Appointment: Karl Villeneuve Named Vice President and General Manager
Bridgewater, N.J., U.S., July 2, 2024 – Messer, the world's leading privately owned specialist for industrial, medical and specialty gases, appointed Karl Villeneuve as Vice President and General Manager of its Messer Canada business effective July 1, 2024. For the past 12 years, Villeneuve has been an integral part of Messer Canada. In his previous role as PGP Sales Director, Villeneuve demonstrated a passion for driving results, which played a crucial role in the company's sales ...
