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Messer Austria acquires Sapio Gase

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Earlier this month, the German company, which has enjoyed a litany of awards this year, consolidated its market position in Austria. The development took place on 2nd May 2011 when the company acquired the gas business, Sapio Gase GmbH

Messer Austria, the Austrian subsidiary of Messer and the largest privately run specialist for industrial gases, galvanised its footing in Upper Austria when it bought the subsidiary of SAPIO, an Italian company.

Michael Beck, Managing Director of Messer Austria commented on the move, “Through our takeover of Sapio Gase GmbH, we anticipate a strengthening of our market position in Upper Austria, a region of considerable importance to the gas business in Austria generally. At the same time, the acquisition enables us to achieve a greater range of supply and useful addition to our regional presence.”

With the takeover of Sapio Gase, Messer acquires a 1,400 strong customer base for bottles gas. The majority of whom are involved in metal-processing operations and small commercial operations.

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