About Paxton

Since 1927, Paxton Company a family owned business, offers a full line of marine, safety and industrial supplies. Paxton Company is a marine distributor with emphasis on quality products combined with dependable service. From our locations in Norfolk, Virginia and Wilmington, North Carolina Paxton Company is able to provide products and service to an area which includes Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware and Georgia. Read more...

Our History

In 1867, E.V. White the Chief Engineer of the C.S.N. Virginia (formerly U.S.S Merimack), founded the E.V. White Company, a supply house of marine supplies and equipment. Following his death (circa 1920), his heirs continued the business until William McCormick Paxton purchased the inventory of the E.V. White Company for $9,000 and commenced operations under the name of Crichton-Paxton. Read more...

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