Bridgewater, N.J., U.S., August 12, 2026 – Messer, a leading industrial gases company, today announced a major investment to construct a state-of‑the‑art air separation unit (ASU) in Bryan, Texas. The new facility will strengthen Messer’s supply network across Central Texas and support rising demand for essential gases.
“This ASU will provide a reliable supply of industrial gases to meet the requirements of local industries which include food and beverage, healthcare, metals, manufacturing, chemicals and aerospace,” said Elena Skvortsova, President & CEO of Messer Americas. “We appreciate the support of the City of Bryan, County of Brazos and members of the Bryan, Texas business community that supported the project. This milestone marks another step forward in Messer’s purpose to help people drive progress across the Lone Star State.”
"It is an honor for Bryan to be selected as the home of Messer’s new advanced Air Separation Unit,” said Mayor Bobby Gutierrez. “As a global leader in industrial gases, Messer’s decision to invest in Bryan is a strong vote of confidence in our community, our workforce, and our future. This investment will create high-quality jobs, strengthen our economy, and further diversify Bryan’s industrial base. We are proud to welcome Messer and look forward to a long-lasting partnership that will benefit Bryan and the Texas Triangle for many years to come.”
“We’re proud that Brazos County was chosen as the site for Messer’s new advanced Air Separation Unit. Messer will be a great addition to our local economy, bringing quality job opportunities and a significant capital investment to our community. Their presence will help support our continued efforts to grow and diversify the regional economy while serving the Brazos Valley and surrounding areas for years to come. We appreciate the Messer team’s investment and confidence in Brazos County and look forward to working together in the years ahead,” said County Judge Duane Peters.
The ASU in Bryan will be completed in the second half of 2027.
About Messer Americas
Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Messer offers more than 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. The company delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in the company’s daily operations.
Messer Americas sales account for >50% of Messer worldwide sales of over $5 billion USD. For more information, visit: www.messeramericas.com