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| March 2010
O'Neal Sees Encouraging Signs after Discouraging Year |
This article appeared in the Greenville News on February 7, 2010.
by: Angelia Davis, Staff Writer
 In their 35 years of experience, the board governing O'Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, couldn't recall when their industry went from "feast to famine." Then came 2009 and with it, some of the toughest challenges yet for many construction and engineering firms, including O'Neal.
Jeffrey Hall, O'Neal's vice president of business development, said the company specializes in delivering capital projects worldwide in a variety of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals/biotech, process chemical, energy, pulp and paper.
"Over the years, if an industry or two was down, other industries would either be up or maintaining, whereas this past year it came to a screeching halt across the board," he said.
"Just about every industry was impacted so it had an impact on us." Kevin Bean, O'Neal's president and chief executive officer, said leading up to 2009, "everyone knew there was going to be a recession and we put contingency plans together.
"What was most difficult was the timing and how quick it actually affected our industry," he said. "It just stopped."
O'Neal is being pulled forward today with positive momentum and one of the strongest backlogs the company has ever had. "We've had a string of recent project wins and we are very encouraged by the number of prospects we're seeing," Bean said.
The employee-owned company was recently awarded the contract to construct FitesaFiberweb's plant expansion in Simpsonville. FitesaFiberweb Simpsonville Inc. is a joint venture between Fiberweb PLC, a manufacturer of specialty nonwoven materials, and Petropar, a Brazilian industrial company. The joint venture's nonwoven fabric will be used mostly in disposable diapers.
The company was also chosen to construct a new biorefinery demonstration facility in Georgia - a partnership between Diamond Alternative Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp., and American Process Inc.
Bean said most of the company's work this year has come from repeat business or existing clients.
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 O'Neal in the News
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O'Neal has been featured in several news stories this month. Click the links below to see O'Neal in the News.
 Shepherd's Gate Groundbreaking
WYFF Channel 4 News
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Haitian Relief |
In response to the earthquake devastation in Haiti, O'Neal employees participated in a 50/50 raffle to raise donations. The company also contributed to the fund which was directly given to GHESKIO, an HIV/AIDS clinic in Port-au-Prince. The clinic is a work of Weill Cornell Medical College (located in New York City) and is now primarily staffed by Haitians. O'Neal became connected with GHESKIO because Steve Goodwin's (O'Neal employee) son Matthew worked for the clinic in Haiti. To read an article by Matthew Goodwin regarding the clinic, CLICK HERE |
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SC Competitiveness Act |
 O'Neal's April Allen is part of an economic development group created by House Speaker Bobby Harrell. April's involvement in the group has helped examine how South Carolina can increase its competitiveness. The group created a bill entitled the Economic Development Competitiveness Act. Harrell introduced the legislation before the House last week.
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Spotlight on Georgia Economic Development Association |
At O'Neal, we are committed to supporting the communities and industries in which we operate. In each issue of O'Neal INK, we will feature one community or business group O'Neal is involved in supporting. This month, we are featuring the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA).
O'Neal is a Proud Partner with GEDA GEDA is the state's leading professional association dedicated to enhancing economic vitality for the state of Georgia. Our mission is "to provide and promote networking and professional development opportunities and to shape economic development public policy." GEDA has approximately 800 members across the entire state. As the mission states, we provide professional development opportunities through monthly luncheon sessions, two conferences and even provide scholarships to attend training sessions and trade shows around the world. GEDA's strength is in our memberships and partnerships, and we believe that we make ourselves a stronger association when we can make our individual members stronger in their daily roles. We strive to provide the tools and knowledge so that our members continue to grow and prosper in the careers and daily jobs. For more information, visit www.geda.org
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Are you REEDY? |
 O'Neal will be a sponsor for the Reedy River Run in Greenville, SC. The race will take place on March 6, 2010 in downtown Greenville and includes a 5k, 10k, and youth mile. The event has occurred annually since 1977. After the race, visit the O'Neal tent where we'll give away toy balsa wood airplanes. We hope to see you there!
For more information visit the race website, www.reedyriverrun.com |
For more than 30 years, O'Neal has been successfully delivering capital projects. O'Neal focuses on the Business of Project Delivery - integrating overall project planning, design, and construction to create cost-effective capital solutions. With all design and construction professionals in-house, our clients benefit from a true collaboration of disciplines. O'Neal's experience and due diligence in the preconstruction process gives us the ability to guarantee a cost for total project delivery.
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