Greenville, S.C. – March 31, 2015 – O’Neal, Inc., an integrated engineering and construction company, is expanding its existing Greenville County headquarters. The company’s $5 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs in Greenville, S.C. Founded in 1975 in the Upstate of South Carolina, O’Neal has been successfully delivering industrial capital projects in the automotive, pharmaceutical and biotech, process chemical, manufacturing, energy and pulp and paper markets for four decades. With operations in South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina, O’Neal serves Fortune 100 companies from its Greenville, S.C. headquarters. “O’Neal has experienced significant growth by leveraging our long term client relationships and remaining focused on our industrial markets,” said Kevin Bean, President and CEO of O’Neal. “In 2015, we celebrate our 40th anniversary and this milestone continues to reaffirm our team members’ commitment to project delivery. These are definitely exciting times for O’Neal and its employee owners.” “Today, we celebrate the success of one of our homegrown businesses,” said South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. “Founded nearly four decades ago in the Upstate, O’Neal, Inc.’s decision to invest $5 million and create 60 new jobs in Greenville County is a testament to the strength of our workforce and our business climate and Team South Carolina’s progress.” “We’re always excited to see an existing, South Carolina-based company succeed in our state,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “Congratulations to O’Neal, Inc. on their latest expansion and the creation of these excellent job opportunities for the Upstate community.” “Engineering is an important driver of Greenville’s vibrant economy, and we appreciate O’Neal, Inc. for its continued commitment to grow its headquarters and engineering services,” said Dr. Bob Taylor, Board Member of the Greenville Area Development Corporation and Chairman of Greenville County Council. “O’Neal, Inc. has been a member of the City of Greenville business community since the 1970′s and we are excited to hear of their new investment and expansion,” said Greenville Mayor, Knox White. “We appreciate their long-term corporate presence in the city and their continued commitment to Greenville through the creation of these new jobs and wish them many more years of continued success.” Located at 10 Falcon Crest Drive, O’Neal will be remaining in its existing facility situated off of Interstate 385 in Greenville, S.C. Hiring for the new positions has already started. Those interested in joining the O’Neal team, should visit the company’s careers page online. For more information on O’Neal, Inc., please visit www.onealinc.com. About O’Neal Engineering & Construction O’Neal is an integrated engineering and construction company providing comprehensive services to our clients. For 40 years, O’Neal has been successfully delivering capital projects. As an EPC contractor, we focus on the business of project delivery – integrating overall project planning, design, procurement, and construction to create cost-effective capital solutions. With in-house design and construction professionals, O’Neal provides clients with a true collaboration of disciplines. O’Neal’s experience and due diligence in the preconstruction process gives us the ability to guarantee a cost and schedule for total project delivery.For more information, visit www.onealinc.com. About Greenville Area Development Corporation The Greenville Area Development Corporation is a non-profit organization established by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance the economic growth and development of Greenville County. Since its founding in 2001,GADC efforts have resulted in the creation of more than 17,500 new jobs and more than $3 billion in capital investment in Greenville County, SC. To learn more, visit www.gogadc.com or call (864) 235-2008.

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O’Neal, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations