Messer Croatia Plin D.o.o.

What Messer Croatia Plin D.o.o. does

Messer Croatia Plin d.o.o. is a Croatian industrial, medical, and specialty gases distributor headquartered in Zaprešić, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Messer SE & Co. KGaA — the largest family-owned industrial gases group globally, founded in 1898 and majority-owned (73%) by the Stefan Messer family with the Adolf Messer Foundation holding 27%. The company supplies Argon, Acetylene, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, plus medical-grade gases, food-grade gases, specialty gases, and FORMIR forming gases, delivered either in cylinders or in bulk liquid form via on-site tank installations with telemetry. Its core operations are organized around seven physical distribution centers (Zaprešić, Rijeka, Dugi Rat, Kutina, Slavonski Brod, Osijek, Galižana) that together cover the entirety of Croatia, supporting both direct pickup and last-mile delivery.

The product portfolio is complemented by a full line of branded equipment and accessories under the STAR label — STARCUT and A-RS cutting nozzles, STAR cutting torches, FM-series single- and dual-stage pressure regulators, STAR welding kits, quick couplings, check valves, cylinder carts, vacuum-insulated YDS liquid nitrogen containers (10L and 20L), and the consumer-facing Balloon Time disposable helium kits. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional sale of gases and equipment (hardware sales) plus service/consulting revenue, with pricing largely quote-based; the consumer-facing web shop offers transparent unit pricing in HRK (with VAT included), a fixed 30 HRK delivery fee (waived above 500 HRK), and installment payment options.

Customer segments are diversified across Industrial/Manufacturing, Healthcare/Medical, Food Industry, Laboratory, Automotive, HVAC, Winemaking, and Entertainment/Events. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with technical consultation, direct distribution-center pickup and delivery, and a 24/7 web shop that also supports new-customer registration via HubSpot CRM. Payment processing is handled by CorvusPay under PCI DSS Level 1 and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance. Sub-brands include STAR (equipment), Balloon Time (consumer helium), Gas Scout (product search), and the parent-group umbrella "Part of the Messer World." Messer Croatia Plin does not currently pursue standalone AI/ML capabilities and operates within the structured governance of its family-controlled parent group.

Name

Messer Croatia Plin D.o.o.

Legal name

MESSER CROATIA PLIN d.o.o.

Website

https://messer.hr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Messer Croatia Plin d.o.o. is a Croatian industrial, medical, and specialty gases distributor operating seven nationwide distribution centers as a subsidiary of the family-owned Messer Group. It serves industrial, healthcare, food, and consumer customers with gases, equipment, and technical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gases

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI), Specialty & Calibration Gas Mixtures (IMAEACAE), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial gas supply
• Medical gases
• Welding equipment
• Gas distribution
• Specialty gases

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gases Sales: Sale of industrial gases including argon, acetylene, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen in cylinder and liquid form
2. Medical Gases: Specialized medical gases for healthcare institutions
3. Food Industry Gases: Gases for food packaging and preservation applications
4. Equipment and Hardware Sales: Sale of welding and cutting equipment, pressure regulators, nozzles, torches, gas containers and accessories through web shop
5. Service Services: Technical consultation, equipment maintenance and support services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Messer Croatia Plin produces, stores, and distributes industrial gases (argon, acetylene, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen), medical gases, food-grade gases, and specialty gases in cylinder and liquid form. The company also supplies welding and cutting equipment (STARCUT nozzles, STAR torches, FM pressure regulators, quick couplings, YDS liquid nitrogen containers) and offers technical consultation, supply solution design, and delivery services through 7 distribution centers and a 24/7 web shop across Croatia.

Product overview

Messer Croatia Plin D.o.o. is a Croatian industrial gas company operating under the Messer Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial, medical, and specialty gases alongside welding and cutting equipment. The product offering comprises core gas products (Argon, Acetylene, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Medical Gases, Food Industry Gases, Special Gases, and FORMIR Gases) supplemented by equipment modules including pressure regulators (FM series), STARCUT and A-RS nozzles, STAR cutting torches, welding kits, quick couplings, check valves, cylinder carts, liquid nitrogen containers (YDS series), and Balloon Time helium kits. The company provides supply solutions including liquid gas supply (tank installations with telemetry), cylinder gas supply, and liquid nitrogen delivery services. Additional offerings include decarbonization solutions, e-services (web shop), Gas Scout search tool, and service/consulting services. The portfolio is complemented by a web-based e-commerce platform for online ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Part of the Messer World: A grouping of Messer and Messer Eutectic Castolin (MEC) under a unified brand identity, representing the broader Messer Group companies.

Products and services

• Industrial Gases Core industrial gases including Argon, Acetylene, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen supplied in cylinder and liquid form for industrial manufacturing, welding, cutting, and metalworking applications.
• Medical Gases Certified medical-grade gases supplied to hospitals and healthcare institutions for patient care and clinical applications.
• Food Industry Gases Food-grade certified gases for food processing, packaging, preservation, and modified atmosphere packaging applications.
• Special Gases Specialty gases for specialized industrial, laboratory, and research applications requiring high-purity formulations.
• Cutting and Welding Gases

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 years of industry expertise since 1898
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Messer GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMesser Croatia Plin is part of the Messer Group, the largest owner-operated company specializing in industrial gases. The Group provides shared resources, global expertise, and brand recognition. 73% of Messer and MEC shares are held by Stefan Messer and family, with 27% held by Adolf Messer Foundation established in 1978.
• Messer Eutectic Castolin (MEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEC is part of the 'Part of the Messer World' group along with Messer, offering welding and cutting solutions as part of the integrated Messer Group portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gas major with operations across Europe including Croatia. Competes head-to-head with Messer Croatia Plin on bulk and cylinder gas supply, on-site installations, and welding gases, while offering far greater scale and category breadth.
• Air Liquide: French-headquartered industrial gas multinational operating across Europe. Directly competes with Messer Croatia Plin for medical, food, and industrial gas contracts in Croatia and the wider region, with deeper specialty gas capabilities.
• SOL Group: Italian-family-owned industrial and medical gas company with a similar European regional focus and product breadth (industrial, medical, food gases plus homecare). Closely comparable business model and ownership culture to Messer Croatia Plin as a mid-sized European gas distributor.
• Nippon Sanso Holdings (Taiyo Nippon Sanso): Japan-headquartered industrial gas major with global operations. Directly comparable in industrial, medical, and electronics-grade gas offerings, and increasingly active in European markets via Matheson and other subsidiaries.
• Air Products and Chemicals: US-based industrial gas major serving European industrial and medical customers. Competes on large-volume hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen supply, on-site gas generation, and specialty gases overlapping Messer's Croatian portfolio.

Regional players

• Iwatani Corporation: Japanese industrial gas specialist with strong position in hydrogen, helium, and specialty gases. Comparable product portfolio and industry applications, though it operates primarily in Asia rather than competing directly in Croatia.
• Westfalen AG: German family-owned industrial gas and energy company with a strong focus on cylinder gases, food-grade gases, and technical services across Central Europe. Comparable mid-market distributor profile and customer mix to Messer Croatia Plin, operating in a different geography.
• Cryoport (Cryo Solutions / CryoEase) type regional suppliers: Smaller regional and local gas distributors (e.g., independent Croatian/Southeast European gas suppliers) compete with Messer Croatia Plin on local cylinder delivery, food gases, and welding supplies, especially in regions outside its main distribution footprint.

Others

• Messer SE & Co. KGaA (Messer Group): Direct parent company and strategic shareholder (73% family / 27% foundation). Provides shared brand, R&D, technology, and ecosystem partnerships (MEC, ASCO Kohlensäure, Spectron, BIT) that underpin Messer Croatia Plin's offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/messer.croatiaplin.5
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dohme-global-group-airlines

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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