Company was recognized for its commitment to veteran employment and long-term career development for the fourth consecutive year
Bridgewater, N.J., U.S., October 31, 2024 – Messer – the largest privately held industrial gases company in the world – earned the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
“Earning the HIRE Vets Medallion Award reflects our deep commitment to supporting those who have served our country,” said John Tomasello, Chief Human Resource Officer, Messer Americas. “Veterans matter at Messer, and we value the unique skills and leadership they bring to our company from their military experience.”
Messer joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans and providing long-term career and growth opportunities that use the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.
Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans.
About Messer Americas
Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world and a leading industrial and medical 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 approximately for 52% of Messer worldwide sales of $4.7 billion USD. For more information, visit: www.messeramericas.com
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2025. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.
