Thompson Brothers, Inc.

05/07/2025

Another large planting job with our longtime work partner.
137 down in two days of rain and another 80 to go.

04/28/2025

Back for round three planting with our Capital City Airport Partners Tri-State

02/27/2025

To our valued customers:

As you may have heard, there is a perceived salt shortage in New York State which has caused many problems in both the private and public sectors.

Our current salt supplier cut us off from buying any additional salt three weeks ago due to the claim they had to sell their current supply to the current NYS OGS low bidder under the states’ orders so NYS can have all the salt they want (waste IMO). They have indicated that they do not expect this shortage to be resolved this season. I’ve seen this happen twice in the past 25 years. I thought I had taken the necessary precautions to be covered in an event like this, but my salt supplier, Cargill, lied to me. They courted us around eight years ago, advising that if we bought all our salt from them, they would make us a preferred customer. They guaranteed lower, locked-in pricing and advised they would never cut us off. Fast forward to 2025, and that promise is unfulfilled.

At the start of the season, we had our bins almost full. We had to buy more to finish the year out, so we secured another 240 tons of salt at a 208% price increase, which is price gouging, plain and simple. The current pricing is 313% higher than the preseason locked-in pricing, and we do not expect the State to step in and investigate the problem because ultimately, they are the ones who caused it.

While we are certainly unhappy about the situation, rest assured that we are doing all that we can to mitigate the impact on our customers. As in the past, we have not raised the price for our customers’ mid-season. That’s just not how my father taught us. You may, however, see an increase in the quantity of salt used on your bill. This is because the current product we are using is from another supplier, and not as effective as the locally sourced treated salt product that we normally use. Thankfully, as we move through the coming months, icing typically becomes less of an issue due to longer days, however, if the winter season extends into April, we may have to cut the salt with some traction products.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please know that we will be looking at additional alternative methods this off-season to avoid finding ourselves in this predicament again in the future.

Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact our office.

Thank you,

Dick Thompson
President
Thompson Brothers Inc.

01/10/2025

Now hiring.
Class A or B CDL , laborer, operator.
Full time position. Frequent public work wage scale and benefits. Wages DOE. Apply in person at 5564 State Route 12 in Norwich. Right under the digital billboard. No calls please!

08/01/2024

We have two open positions available! Check out our website for more information or stop in to fill out an application!

We are open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

🛜 www.thompsonbrothersinc.net

07/18/2024

We are looking to find a hardworking individual to join our team as a CDL A or B Driver. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

For more information, check out our website!!
🛜 thompsonbrothersinc.net/careers

07/16/2024

Our office phone line is currently experiencing technical difficulties. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. If you need to reach out to us, please send an email to [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

04/22/2024

We are still looking to fill one more spot for a CDL A or CDL B Driver/Laborer 👷🦺

Stop in Monday - Friday 8a - 4:30p to fill out an application!!

03/15/2024

In just 4 short days, Spring will officially begin! 🌿🌸 With the warmer weather already arriving we are excited to jump into this upcoming construction and landscaping season! 👷

We are looking to find a few hardworking individuals to join our team. Stop by Monday - Friday 8a - 4:30pm to fill out an application! 📋

You can find us at 120 Ryan Lane in Norwich, NY! Hope to see you soon!

01/18/2024

Facebook reminded us today that this was taken a little over 10 years ago! Time flies when you are having fun!! ❄️☃️

12/22/2023

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!

09/14/2023

We are still looking for one more landscaper to join our team! Stop in Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm to fill out an application!

You can find us at 120 ryan lane in Norwich.

We are looking to fill one to two landscaping positions. If you enjoy working outside 🌿, this could be the position for you!

Stop in to fill out an application!! 📑

We are open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm just .8 miles North of Walmart and .4 miles South of Burger King on Route 12 in Norwich.