C. E. Thurston & Sons provides a complete line of storage solutions and material handling products. We have in-house experienced personnel who can custom design systems from simple bin and shelf storage cabinets to workstation cranes, in-plant offices and mezzanines, to maximize your available floor space and maximize efficiency. Each designed system can be professionally installed.
Equipment and Solutions to Move, Lift, Store, and Protect Your Materials
- Cranes & Hoists: Gantry, Jib, Bridge, Floor
- Lift Tables, Dock Lifts, Drum Lifts, Scissor Tables
- Pallet Racks, Rack Guards, Guardrails, Protective Barriers, TierRack – Dyna Pallet Stacking Frames
- Shelving, Modular Cabinets, Lockers, Work Stations
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.
Delivered On Time.
Built to Last.
Delivered On Time. Built to Last.
Busch Vacuum Systems – Distribution Center
Custom Husky pallet rack system designed and installed to support rapid warehouse consolidation and maximize vertical storage in a new distribution center.
Reynolds Packaging – Tall Wall
Custom modular wall system installed to create a new production area, engineered to fit an existing facility and completed quickly to keep the project on schedule.
Busch Vacuum Solutions – QA Lab
Modular Quality Assurance Lab designed to maximize floor space, maintain plant visibility, and add flexible office and operational areas.
Busch Vacuum Systems – Distribution Center
Custom Husky pallet rack system designed and installed to support rapid warehouse consolidation and maximize vertical storage in a new distribution center.
Reynolds Packaging – Tall Wall
Custom modular wall system installed to create a new production area, engineered to fit an existing facility and completed quickly to keep the project on schedule.
Busch Vacuum Solutions – QA Lab
Modular Quality Assurance Lab designed to maximize floor space, maintain plant visibility, and add flexible office and operational areas.
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.
Companies That Trust Our Team
- General Electric
- Siemens
- Mitsubishi
- BASF
- E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co.
- Honeywell
- Duke Energy
- Dominion Energy
- Georgia-Pacific Corporation
- Tyson Foods

