A  Core Messer Value.

Achieving and encouraging diversity is pivotal for our future. The primary element for successful Economic Inclusion is to have company-wide commitment beginning from the top. Economic Inclusion goals help drive partnerships that support and uplift the communities where we live and work. 

At Messer, Economic Inclusion means concentrating on three key areas:

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Below are messages from Messer's President and CEO Tim Steigerwald and Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Stan Williams.

"Messer is committed to leadership in creating economic opportunities for all segments of our regional communities. We believe sustainable change requires strategic relationships with minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses and a commitment of our resources and capital. If we are to sustain growth and continue to compete in this ever-changing business environment, it is imperative that our supplier diversity initiatives continue to support and uplift diverse businesses within our communities." - Tim Steigerwald, President and CEO
"Messer is committed to leadership in creating economic opportunities for all segments of our regional communities. We believe sustainable change requires strategic relationships with minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses and a commitment of our resources and capital. If we are to sustain growth and continue to compete in this ever-changing business environment, it is imperative that our supplier diversity initiatives continue to support and uplift diverse businesses within our communities." - Tim Steigerwald, President and CEO
“For an organization, it is critical that the support and commitment of economic inclusion initiatives start from the top. At Messer, economic inclusion is how we do business, a core Messer value and an integral part of our culture supported by our president and CEO and leadership across the company. We want our projects and our workforce to be reflective of all communities where we live and work. Partnering with diverse businesses, recruiting diverse talent and supporting the communities we serve allows us all to thrive and remain sustainable for future generations.” - Stan Williams, Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer
“For an organization, it is critical that the support and commitment of economic inclusion initiatives start from the top. At Messer, economic inclusion is how we do business, a core Messer value and an integral part of our culture supported by our president and CEO and leadership across the company. We want our projects and our workforce to be reflective of all communities where we live and work. Partnering with diverse businesses, recruiting diverse talent and supporting the communities we serve allows us all to thrive and remain sustainable for future generations.” - Stan Williams, Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer

Messer is featured in the American DBE Magazine spring 2019 edition focused on our efforts in economic inclusion. See full story here on page 13.

You can also view Messer’s 2019 Economic Inclusion Brochure to learn more about our strategies in our three key areas Supplier Diversity, Workforce Diversity and Community Engagement.