Investing where we live and work.

Messer is recognized on a national level because we invest time, energy and financial resources to support the vibrant communities where we live and work.This has been paramount throughout Messer's 85+ year history. 

Since becoming employee-owned in 1990, Messer and its employee-owners have invested more than $21 million into making our communities better places to live, work and raise our families.

Learn more about our impact in Messer's Community Report.

Here are a few ways our impact comes to life:

  • Awarding up to four $25,000 grants each year from the Messer Construction Co. Foundation
  • Encouraging and empowering employees to be active in the community
  • Investing company resources toward causes close to our employees
  • Maximizing local and diverse business dealings and contractor participation
  • Taking steps to ensure our workforce demographics reflect those of the surrounding community
  • Being involved in professional organizations and community service groups that service minorities and women such as:

    • Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council

    • Easter Seals Tristate/Messer Construction Career Collaborative

    • Local affiliates of the National Urban League

    • Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council

    • National Association for Women in Construction

    • National Minority Supplier Development Council

    • Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council

    • Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council

    • National Society of Black Engineers

    • National Society of Hispanic MBAs

    • Society of Women Engineers

    • The Women’s Business Enterprise Council-Great Lakes 

    • TriState Minority Supplier Development Council

Randy Fields participating in the Canstruction event Messers hosts in Knoxville which ends with a donation of canned goods to a local food bank during the holiday season.
Randy Fields participating in the Canstruction event Messers hosts in Knoxville which ends with a donation of canned goods to a local food bank during the holiday season.
Messer sponsors Rev, the Methodist Health Foundation's annual event to raise funds to support Indiana University Health statewide trauma programs including medical services for drivers and patrons at the IU Health Emergency Medical Center of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Messer sponsors Rev, the Methodist Health Foundation's annual event to raise funds to support Indiana University Health statewide trauma programs including medical services for drivers and patrons at the IU Health Emergency Medical Center of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Messer Construction Co. Foundation Grant Application

The Messer Construction Co. Foundation was created to administer multi-year gifts from the company and to provide a disciplined approach to larger gifts. The Foundation awards up to four $25,000 grants per year. Learn more about the guidelines and application.