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Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
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We focus on Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:
| 3M |
CMP |
Ellis Patents |
| Nexans Euromold |
Elastimold |
Pfisterer |
| Prysmian |
Alroc |
CSD |
| Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
| Lucy Zodion |
ABB |
Emtelle |

With Photo Blog contributions from our social network of utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Published 11 Aug 2026
Thorne & Derrick will be attending Solar & Storage Live UK 2026 at the NEC Birmingham from 22nd–24th September, showcasing our support for HV cable accessories, joints, terminations, separable connectors, cable tooling and grid connection products used across solar, battery storage and renewable energy infrastructure projects. Visitors can find...
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Published 10 Aug 2026
On Friday 4th of September, Thorne & Derrick will be welcoming you to Faraday Power Group Event #FPG3. We look forward to seeing clients, suppliers, service providers and professionals from the High Voltage Power Industry. What is FPG? Faraday Power Group is an informal, friendly, open-network of professional...
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Published 06 Aug 2026
The PENTA VISARC arc flash helmet has been developed to protect one of the most exposed areas of an electrical worker’s body during an arc flash: the face. Arc flash jackets, trousers, coveralls and switching suits can protect the body, but they do not automatically protect the eyes, forehead,...
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Published 23 Jul 2026
Cable trough is a protective cable containment system used to route, support and protect power, signalling, telecoms, control and communications cables above ground or at shallow depth. Cable troughing is commonly used across railways, substations, highways, utilities, industrial sites, renewable energy projects and electrical infrastructure. In simple terms, a...
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Published 23 Jul 2026
Cable glands are mechanical cable entry devices used to secure, seal and protect cables where they enter electrical equipment, enclosures, junction boxes, control panels, motors, switchgear, lighting, instrumentation and hazardous area equipment. In simple terms, a cable gland provides a controlled entry point for the cable. Depending on the...
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