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Todd Langston is a Mauriceville native and near-decade long employee with H.B. Neild Construction.

So it came natural for the firm’s vice president of operations to welcome the community to the recently opened Orange County office for H.B. Neild.

“I am proud to say we are one of the oldest family owned construction firms in Texas,” Langston said. “We’ve got about 100 team members on staff, and you will see a lot of those guys with their trucks driving around. They are doing a lot of work in the commercial world, but a lot of what we do that you don’t get to see is in the industrial market.

“Our first industrial job back in the 1940s was clearing land for Dupont in Orange with teams of mules. We’re not new to Orange.”

The H.B. Neild Orange County facility sits on nearly 2 acres and includes an 8,000-square-feet main office and warehouse. There is also a 2,100-square-feet equipment bay and secondary warehouse.

At capacity, the location is going to employ a dozen professionals and serve as the Orange County hub for H.B. Neild services within its construction, plumbing and HVAC departments.

Langston shared his appreciation for the ownership team’s trust in his vision and leadership. He called the Neilds a great family and company to work for.

“We have a super team of people that is growing every day to take care of the community’s needs,” he said. “We started a plumbing division about six years ago that has continued to grow. We’re now tied to just about every industrial site on chemical row with plumbing services.”

According to Langston, H.B. Neild’s newest location is suited to meet Orange County and the surrounding area’s needs for control rooms, control buildings, labs, warehouses and more, whether it involves new construction or renovations.

“We’re looking forward to being here,” he said. “If you guys need anything, there will be somebody here. Stop by, ask questions and, as always, give us a call. We are easy to get ahold of.”

The Orange County office is located at 18770 Highway 62 South, just north of Bridge City near the intersection with Highway 105 (Orangefield Road).

H.B. Neild President Thomas Neild Jr. said the company’s decision to open an office in Orange County is rooted in local community commitment.

“We have many team members who live in the area, and we feel a strong responsibility to support the growth of Orange County businesses and residents,” he said. “By creating job growth, career opportunities, a tax base and investing in the area, we aim to provide a generational reason for residents to stay in Orange County.”

He added the new location means better opportunities to serve existing clientele, support the local community’s efforts and help residents fulfill their goals.

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce President Ida Schossow stressed to the packed house at Tuesday’s ribbon cutting that H.B. Neild Construction is a partner with Orange County.

“They have been here for a long time; they just put a building here, which we are very grateful for and I know the whole town is, as well,” Schossow said. “We appreciate you doing that. We appreciate your investment in our community, and we’re all here to help you in any way we can.”

H.B. Neild Construction has been in operation since 1932 with a main office at 8595 Industrial Parkway in Beaumont. The firm specializes in large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects, including blast-resistant structures, laboratories and administration buildings for petrochemical clients, as well as municipal buildings, schools, churches, and retail buildings for commercial clients. For more information, call 409-842-2272.