Messer Construction Co. Receives International Recognition from Council of Better Business Bureaus

April 1, 2009 - PRLog -- Cincinnati, Ohio – Messer Construction Co. has been awarded the 2009 International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence, presented by the Council of Better Business Bureaus.  During an event in Washington, D.C., on March 31, Messer was recognized for exhibiting integrity in the marketplace and exemplary dedication to fostering trust between businesses and consumers.

Messer was honored corporately along with American Honda Motor Co., Target Corporation, and Freescale Semiconductor at the annual event.  Messer’s Marketplace Excellence award recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities.  

The Torch Awards attracted hundreds of entries from around the country which were narrowed to 85 finalists in the Marketplace Excellence category this year.  

As a 100 percent employee-owned S-Corporation, Messer is guided by 13 key values that provide employee-owners with a framework for enhancing clients’ success, creating exceptional building experiences and relationships and doing the right thing – every time, all the time.

Presented annually since 1996, the BBB International Torch Awards recognize companies in North America that maintain outstanding dedication to upholding ethical business standards and promoting trust in the marketplace.  BBB Torch Awards are awarded locally by more than 80 BBBs across the U.S. and Canada and on the international stage by the Council of Better Business Bureaus – the national organization representing the BBB system.

About Messer Construction Co.
Messer Construction Co. is a regional construction manager and general contractor providing leadership for complex building projects in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.  Founded in 1932, Messer has built a premier reputation through outstanding construction experiences and value with a focus on healthcare, higher education, and senior living.  An employee-owned company, Messer ranks nationally as one of the Top 100 largest contractors as well as a Top 40 green contractor.  In 2008, Messer put in place approximately $670 million in commercial construction.

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Messer Construction Co., a regional construction manager and general contractor, provides leadership for complex building projects in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. In 2008, Messer put in place more than $670 million in commercial construction.