Messer breaks ground on $70 million plant in Berryville
by April 28, 2025 12:40 pm 1,909 views
State and area officials gathered Monday (April 28) in Berryville to break ground on a new air separation unit (ASU) that will be operated by Bridgewater, N.J.-based industrial gas company Messer.
The company previously announced it would invest $70 million in the plant to meet rising demand for industrial gases in the United States.
The new plant is expected to create more than 20 new jobs in the region in addition to the temporary jobs during construction. The Berryville plant will complement Messer’s existing facility in Lewisville (Lafayette County).
“There has never been a better time than now to invest, grow and hire in Arkansas, and Messer’s expansion in Berryville proves that the Natural State is a great place to operate a business,” said Gov. Sarah Sanders said in a statement.
The new plant is expected to open in the second half of 2026.
“By making this significant investment for our next ASU in Berryville, Ark., we acknowledge with gratitude the town’s pro-business environment,” said Elena Skvortsova, president and CEO of Messer Americas. “The location will solidify our presence in Arkansas and help even better serve our local customers. Along with our current ASU in Lewisville, the new Berryville plant will expand Messer’s production network and our reach to Green Forest, Rogers, Springdale and surrounding municipalities. We are committed to growing our business in Arkansas and contributing to the economic prosperity of the state and all its communities and businesses.”
Messer is a privately held industrial gas business and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. It has more than 125 years of experience in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. Messer Americas sales account approximately for 52% of Messer worldwide sales of $4.7 billion.
“We’re proud to begin our relationship with Messer and develop a long-term partnership as they join our community,” said Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney.