Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to the Process Industries, this includes the fine and speciality chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrogen and polymers manufacturing sectors We can competently specify and competitively supply an extensive range of Hazardous Area Equipment (ATEX & IECEx) to provide Power, Heating & Lighting to the Explosive Atmospheres industries – this includes LV HV Cables, Accessories Jointing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt from 600V to 132kV.
Established in 1985 and with a branch in Chester-Le-Street we are ideally located to service the needs of our process industry clients in the region. Understanding client demands is key to our business strategy as is our commitment to providing fit for purpose, independent technical proposals that fulfil customer specifications. We also strive to bring product innovation to our clients to help develop safer, reliable and cost-efficient working procedures. As a member of NEPIC we hope to continue our mission in raising awareness regarding some of the safety and non-compliance issues we see in our industry on a daily basis.
Latest Posts
6 Mar 2025
FREE WEBINAR | Static Electricity: The Shocking Truth! The Risk Of Electrostatic Phenomena in Explosive (ATEX-) Environments
T&D's crusade to raise safety awareness in the explosive atmosphere industry continues. This time with a FREE to attend webinar on the dangers of static electricity. Are you working in environments where explosive atmospheres and fire hazards are a concern?…
Thorne & Derrick is proud to announce that the Arc 4 Rated Switch Suit, developed by ProGARM a leading manufacturer of arc flash clothing, using the cutting-edge PYRAD® Technology by GORE-TEX LABS, has recently won the prestigious Fibre, Fabric &…
We’d like to welcome Aiden to the Thorne & Derrick team, who will be acting as an SEO Specialist at our Chester-le-Street offices, taking on a pivotal role in our online organic growth opportunities! As well as SEO, Aiden brings…
Nofirno Sealing System Successfully Tested for Use in Explosive Environments | CSD & Thorne & Derrick
NOFIRNO systems are used to seal cable ducts in an extensive range of Process industry sectors including the fine and speciality chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrogen and polymers manufacturing sectors. The NOFIRNO range of duct seals are used to protect against…
Cembre MG4 | The Newest Thermal Printer for Identification & Labelling | Available From Thorne & Derrick
The MG4 Thermal Printer represents the next generation in thermal transfer printing technology, designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of cable cutting, crimping and labelling tools. The MG4 is available to purchase from Thorne & Derrick. Leveraging decades of…
3M Terminations | Surface Tracking on Medium Voltage Cable Terminations
Surface tracking is the irreversible damage and degradation on the surface of a medium or high voltage cable accessory or insulative material, such as a cable termination, due to the formation of conductive, carbonized paths. Tracking results when discharges cause…