CE Thurston & Sons, Inc.

06/20/2026

This past Saturday, C.E. Thurston & Sons was proud to once again sponsor the Virginia Ship Repair Association’s Ship Repair Race Night at Langley Speedway in Hampton. 🏁

The event brought together companies from across Virginia’s ship repair industry for an evening of networking, camaraderie, and exciting racing action. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships and celebrate the partnerships that help keep our industry moving forward.

A special thank you to the C.E. Thurston associates who came out to support the event. We appreciate your participation and are proud to be part of such a strong maritime community.

06/17/2026

🌊 Marine environments demand durable, reliable solutions.

C.E. Thurston supports shipyard and marine customers with insulation products and expertise designed to help meet operational, performance, and project requirements.

Our team understands the unique challenges of the marine industry because we’ve been serving it for generations.

06/15/2026

Accountability matters. 💪

At C.E. Thurston, we believe strong partnerships are built on reliability, communication, and following through on commitments. Our team takes pride in supporting customers with responsive service and dependable solutions every step of the way.

06/11/2026

Comfort and protection matter in demanding work environments. 😷

WALTER Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems are designed to help provide respiratory protection while improving comfort and mobility for welding and grinding applications.

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Advanced respiratory protection designed for grinding, welding, and heavy-duty industrial environments.

06/09/2026

Nothing means more to us than earning the trust of our customers.

We’re proud to support businesses that rely on responsive service, dependable products, and experienced partners to help keep their operations moving forward every day.

Thank you to the customers who continue to choose C.E. Thurston. 🙌

06/08/2026

💬 C.E. Thurston supports customers across the marine, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial sectors through our distribution services and solutions.

We also provide specialized contracting services within the marine industry, supporting shipyards, naval facilities, and marine operations with trusted expertise.

For over a century, our focus has remained the same: helping customers solve challenges with confidence.

06/05/2026

Getting the right materials on time should not be complicated. 🚛 Our distribution team works every day to make the process easier for our customers.

06/03/2026

New from VEGA Tools for 2026 🛠️

From upgraded hand tools to innovative storage and jobsite solutions, the newest VEGA products are built to help professionals work smarter and more efficiently.

See what’s new:

Explore Vega Tools' newest impact-ready tools, built for durability, precision, and performance on the job.

06/01/2026

🦺 June is National Safety Month, and at C.E. Thurston, safety is part of everything we do.

Through our Zero Injuries Safety Program, we’re committed to creating a culture where every employee, partner, and customer goes home safe at the end of the day. From the products we supply to the partnerships we build, safety remains a top priority in every project and every interaction.

We’re proud to support the people who keep marine and distribution operations moving safely every day while continuing to uphold the standards, training, and accountability that drive our Zero Injuries mindset. Learn more: https://cethurston.com/safety/

05/30/2026

We get this question a lot… what does SWaM certification actually mean❓

SWaM stands for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. It is a Virginia program that helps create more opportunities for these businesses on state-funded projects.

For customers, it means you are working with a verified, qualified partner that meets state standards and supports supplier diversity.

Learn more:

Learn how partnering with SWaM-certified C.E. Thurston supports compliance, credibility, and trusted project solutions.