Comprehensive Contracting Capabilities for Demanding Industries
Our contracting division combines deep technical expertise with decades of hands-on experience in industrial and marine environments. Whether you’re upgrading equipment, improving system performance, or supporting a vessel, plant, or facility, our contracting teams deliver solutions built for safety, compliance, and long-term reliability.
Marine Insulation
Trusted by shipyards, naval operations, and commercial marine clients, our certified team provides thermal and acoustic insulation for vessels of all sizes. From engine rooms to accommodation spaces, we deliver safe, compliant, and efficient marine solutions.
Specialty Fabrication
With decades of experience serving power generation and industrial markets, we deliver custom-built solutions tailored to each application’s unique thermal, operational, and maintenance requirements.
Material Handling
We provide material handling equipment and installation services—including cranes, hoists, lift tables, and storage systems—to improve safety, workflow, and operational efficiency in industrial and commercial environments.
Complex Projects Deserve Straightforward Solutions
We make even the toughest jobs easier with expert guidance and tailored support from start to finish.
Testimonials
Trusted by Industry Leaders
David Marchessault – 5 Star
Professional, quality work and efficient. Would recommend them to anyone needing lagging work. I will definitely use them for all future lagging needed.
William Ruffin – 5 Star
Great Customer Service
Butch Godbout – 5 Star
Great people.
Peter Hastings – 5 Star
Reliable fast and helpful.
Ronald Rushford – 5 Star
Great service.
Kyle Schetzel – 5 Star
Great customer service. Earnest is the best.
Ray Staton – 5 Star
Very professional organization, and responsive to growth requests.
Our Commitment to Safety Across Every Location
Safety is at the core of every service we provide, no matter which branch you work with. Through our company-wide Zero Injuries program, all three C.E. Thurston locations follow consistent safety standards, ongoing training, and rigorous jobsite practices designed to protect our employees, our customers, and their facilities. From marine insulation projects to industrial contracting and fabrication, every task is completed with a focus on preventing accidents, maintaining compliance, and ensuring every team member goes home safely.
Why C.E. Thurston
The Strength Behind Every Project
We combine proven expertise with people-first values to deliver every project with confidence.
100+ Years of Experience
Trusted for over a century in marine, industrial, & commercial solutions.
Certified & Compliant
SWaM certified and government-approved to meet strict industry standards.
People-First Expertise
Skilled specialists committed to doing every job right the first time.
On-Time, On-Budget
Reliable performance that meets deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Trusted. Certified. Connected.
Certified to Deliver Trusted Industry Solutions
OSHA 10-Hour Maritime #7615, ISO 9001 Standards, and NAVSEA Compliant
