Having recently acquired new companies in the Americas, Messer is investing in the construction of a new CO2 plant in Keyes, California.

With an output of 450 tonnes of CO2 a day, the plant will supply numerous companies in northern California and surrounding areas. Start-up is planned for the end of 2019.

"Messer currently operates two CO2 plants and two air separation units in California. This investment represents our commitment to strategic US expansion to meet growing market demand," said Jens Luehring, President of Messer Americas.