CE Thurston & Sons, Inc.

10/21/2026

Ready to round out your shop’s tool collection? 🔧 Proferred chrome sockets and accessories offer dependable performance for everyday repairs and maintenance. Explore SAE and metric sockets, standard and deep sets, extension bars, and more through C.E. Thurston & Sons.

Explore the lineup: https://cethurston.com/offer/proferred-chrome-sockets-accessories/

10/16/2026

A great day on the course for an even greater cause!

C.E. Thurston & Sons was proud to sponsor the Friends of HRBT 3rd Annual Golf Invitational at The Hamptons Golf Course in Hampton. The event brought together businesses, industry partners and members of our community in support of the COMTO Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarship Fund.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to give back, connect with our Hampton Roads community and help invest in the next generation of transportation professionals. 👏

Thank you to Friends of HRBT, COMTO Hampton Roads and everyone who made the day a success!

10/14/2026

More power. Less downtime. 🔋

Milwaukee Tools M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ XC5™ Battery Pack delivers 50% more power than the REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0, with REDLINK™ Intelligence, fast-charging capabilities and compatibility with more than 300 M18™ tools.

See what makes it a powerful addition to the jobsite in our recent Product Insights feature:

Get 50% more power with the Milwaukee M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ XC5™ Battery Pack. Explore its features and M18™ compatibility.

10/12/2026

October is Manufacturing Month! 🏭

Behind the products and systems we rely on every day are manufacturers—and the tools, materials and industrial solutions that help keep their operations moving.

C.E. Thurston is proud to support manufacturers with products and services designed to help facilities operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

10/09/2026

Built to Serve! 🤝

C. E. Thurston & Sons was proud to be represented by Jonathan Wright, Executive VP, and Tommy Miller, VP Distribution, at the recent AD Industrial, Safety & Construction North American Meeting in San Diego!

The event was a great opportunity to reconnect with valued supplier partners, strengthen relationships with fellow independent distributors, discover new products, and exchange ideas about what’s ahead for our industry.

Thank you to the AD team for another great meeting! We’re looking forward to putting these new ideas and connections to work as we continue finding better ways to serve our customers.

10/07/2026

Did you know properly installed mechanical insulation can make a significant difference in how much energy equipment and piping require to operate?

In fact, insulating just 100 feet of 350°F steam pipe can prevent enough CO₂ emissions each year to equal the carbon-absorbing power of 20–40 mature trees. 🌳

Less energy waste means less fuel burned, fewer emissions and more efficient operations. That’s a win for facilities and the environment.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the Virginia Ship Repair Association on another successful VSRF Golf Tournament! ⛳

C.E. Thurston was proud to attend the 40th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament at Cypress Point and once again serve as a Gold Sponsor in support of VSRF’s educational initiatives.

It was a great day to connect with industry partners, build new relationships and enjoy the camaraderie that makes our maritime community so strong.

Thank you to VSRA, the sponsors and everyone who helped make this year’s tournament a success. We’re already looking forward to next year!

10/02/2026

Our Norfolk and Richmond Distribution teams recently spent some time sharpening their product knowledge with sales and product training from FyterTech! 🛠️

Continued training helps our teams stay up to date on the products and solutions we offer so we can better serve our customers.

Thank you to Kelly Junkin for sharing your time and expertise with us!

09/30/2026

Strong partnerships help us deliver better solutions.

At C.E. Thurston & Sons, we’re proud to work with leading manufacturers that share our commitment to quality, reliability and performance.

These trusted relationships help us connect our customers with proven products, expert support and solutions they can count on. 💯

09/28/2026

Smarter MRO procurement can mean less waste, lower costs and more time focused on the work that matters. 📉

C.E. Thurston & Sons can help simplify your MRO program through smarter inventory strategies, supplier consolidation and improved visibility into material usage.

The goal? Keep essential products on hand while reducing unnecessary inventory and purchasing costs.

Request MRO support:

We provide industrial, marine, manufacturing, and government facilities with dependable distribution services designed to streamline workflows and improve