Sales   *   Service   *   Construction




1949
Warehouse: 500 sq. ft. Employees: 2 Trucks: 1

Company founded by Charles E. Thomas and wife, Theresa servicing & rebuilding gas pumps and meters



1955
Jerry Thomas, son of Charles and Theresa joined the company.



1961
Warehouse: 1,000 sq. ft. Employees: 5 Trucks: 3

Office and operations re-located to 112th & Vermont St., Los Angeles

 Petroleum Equipment Stocking Distributor / Service & Maintenance Organization


1971
Warehouse: 2,500 sq. ft. Employees: 16 Trucks: 11

Key management team  in place including Bill Richter (1965) , Brian Hurley (1970) and Mike Hurley (1968).

Charles (Jeff) Thomas passes away, Jerry Thomas is named President



1972
Warehouse: 5,000 sq. ft. Employees: 20 Trucks: 14

Operations & offices re-located to a new facility in Gardena, Ca.
Bill Richter & Jerry Thomas actually engineer, design, & construct the new facilities




1975
Ann Thomas, wife of Jerry joins CET full time.  
Ann is currently the CFO




1981
Warehouse: 7,500 sq. ft. Employees: 55 Trucks: 21

The CE Thomas Construction Division is formed, headed by Bill Richter and quickly became known for reliable, high quality, on-time work, & completing difficult type projects

Greg Thomas, son of Jerry and Ann joins CET in the Parts Department




1988
Warehouse: 20,000 sq. ft. Employees: 66 Trucks: 36

Greg Thomas is promoted to Construction Department Manager


1993
Jerry Thomas is elected President of the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) the International Organization created to enhance the relationship between Manufacturers and Distributors


1999
Warehouse: 28,000 sq. ft. Employees: 120 Trucks: 72  

CE Thomas celebrates it's 50th year in business with Employees, Customers, and Vendors



2000
CETEC  Solutions is formed, headed by Brian Hurley

CETEC specializes in POS (Point of Sale) and PIC (Payment Island Cashier) equipment

Western Region Area Responsibility

2002

Bill Richter - Executive Vice President retires

CET occupies several properties on Alma Ave in Gardena



Forever In Our Hearts

2003
 Warehouse: 40,000 sq. ft. Employees: 140 Trucks: 90

CET awarded Statewide Distributorship for
 Dresser-Wayne


2004/2005

CET awarded Statewide Distributorship for AO Smith Fiberglass Pipe

Joanna Shultz named Service Manager

Compliance Division expanded to provide Designated Operator Services

Tom Schmitz hired as Manager of Construction

Earned Certified Training Partner Status for Veeder Root and Verifone/Ruby Super System







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