Messer SE & Co. KGaA is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company. Headquartered in Bad Soden, Germany, it supplies industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases along with related technology solutions and services. The company operates primarily in Europe, the Americas, and Asia with a focus on long-term, family-owned governance.
Recent leadership transitions include the planned retirement of CEO Bernd Eulitz and the appointment of Peter Mohnen as CEO effective July 1, 2026. Additional changes involve European operations leadership. Messer emphasizes independence, sustainable development, and core values such as trust and integrity.
Also known as KUKA AG and KUKA Robotics.
Planned CEO handover on July 1, 2026; outgoing CEO to retire; European COO departs June 30; CMO to become COO Europe; focus on continuity and family ownership.
