Quality Enterprises USA

1969 Quality Electric Co. was founded in Virginia Beach, VA

Howard Murrell, Sr. opened Quality Electric Co., a small business focused on small commercial electrical and residential renovations in Virginia Beach, VA. Howard’s first purchase was a 1969 Ford Econoline Van - he took the risk and invested $1,900 of the company’s $4,400 bank account on the vehicle.

1973 Company’s Big Break

Quality Electric Co. was contracted to change Esso gas signs to the now familiar Exxon signs in the Hampton Roads area.This was a milestone as the company shifted to petroleum-related service work and warranted the name change from Quality Electric Co. to Quality Engineering Company, Inc on August 2, 1973.

1976 Expansion into New Markets

Quality Engineering expanded their petroleum related construction services to also include the replacement of fuel storage tanks at numerous service stations in the Virginia Beach area.

1982 Focus on Service Stations

After Howard Jr. graduated from the College of William & Mary, Quality Engineering broadened their services from repair work and tank replacements to bidding on complete service stations.

1973-1990 Established Local Presence

The company’s expansion prompted the construction of a new corporate office and on-site maintenance shop in 1973. The new office building was located on Burton Station Road in Norfolk, VA where the company was based until the early 1990s.