About

Founded in 1898, Messer is the world's largest privately held specialist for industrial, medical, electronic, and specialty gases. Under the brand name “Messer – Gases for Life”, the company offers gases, services and technology in Asia, Europe, and America. More than 11,800 employees collaborate worldwide based on trust and mutual respect. In 2024, the company achieved consolidated sales of approximately € 4.5 billion. Messer offers one of the largest product portfolios on the market and develops patented application technologies for gases in state-of-the-art competence centers. Messer's ‘Gases for Life’ are used in steel, chemicals, healthcare, environment, food, electronics, construction, new energy, new materials, as well as research and science. Messer is also a supplier of medical and pharmaceutical gases and complete solutions, proving itself a reliable partner for essential products. Though customized gas solutions, Messer ensures greater safety, sustainability, efficiency, progress, and quality for its customers. Clean hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), and Oxyfuel technology play a vital role in the decarbonization of industry and mobility. Messer has been active in China since 1995. Today, we operate more than 40 entities across the country, supported by our Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai and a total investment of nearly USD 1.7 billion. With a strong local presence, a dedicated team of 2,500 employees, and deep industry expertise, we deliver gas solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Messer is a trusted partner to many of China’s leading companies across a broad range of industrial sectors.

At Messer, we believe that a strong culture is the foundation of sustainable growth. Our core values don’t just guide how we work—they shape who we are. They are the driving force behind our progress, influencing every decision we make and every relationship we build. Rooted in our daily operations, these values inspire our people, foster long-term partnerships, and empower us to grow together with our customers as we look to the future.