The Faraday Centre, based at the Wilton Centre in Redcar & Cleveland specialise in the delivery of High Voltage & Electrical Safety Training Courses for AE’s, SAP’s, Jointers & Duty Holders operational up to 33kV across all industrial sectors – manufacturing, renewables, BESS, offshore/marine, utilities, facilities management and data centres.
Many clients attend from across the UK and globally.
The Faraday Centre is home to and will be hosting the Inaugural Power Group Meeting, and we would like to personally invite you and your organisation to either Exhibit or attend as a Visitor.
The Faraday Power Group is a collective of companies rooted in the region of the North of England who work together with passion as a network to improve safety, introduce innovation and support entirely the requirements of the Electrical Power Industry.
Open Trade Day – The Faraday Centre
📅 Tuesday 25 November 2025
🕙 10:00 – 15:00 (Visitors’ Access)
📍 The Faraday Centre, Wilton Centre, Redcar & Cleveland
💼 Exhibitors & Visitors: Free of Charge
Purpose of the Day
What’s included (Free)
The Faraday Centre combines world leading electrical safety knowledge with the world’s best learning experiences to create High Voltage Training you can trust.
Important Site Information
The Wilton Centre is a COMAH site, therefore all visitors (including exhibitors) must complete a quick visitor safety induction. If completed online beforehand via our instructions, your pass will be ready on arrival. If completed on the day, please allow an additional 15–20 minutes to physically complete it with the Falck induction team.
⛔ No under-18s Permitted/ Right Of Admission Reserved (COMAH site).
Exhibitor Set-up
🕗 08:00 – 09:30
Stall space is compact – please plan for a round table display. You are welcome to bring a small banner and marketing materials, as well as demo products/merchandise. If you have any special requirements (power, equipment placement, product demonstrations), just let me know.
To Register Interest (Exhibit or Attend): please message : 📧 [email protected]
If you have dietary requirements or allergies, please include that in your reply so catering can accommodate appropriately.
We are incredibly proud of the innovation happening in the North East of England and want this to become a place where new partnerships, contracts and collaborations start. It would be great to have you with us.
Thanks, and we hope to welcome you on the day.
The Faraday Centre Ltd
The Wilton Centre Annexe
South Building
Wilton Centre
Redcar, TS10 4RF
LV-HV Jointing, Termination, Substation & Electrical Eqpt Distributors 600V to 66kV
Authorised Stockists & Distributors for Leading HV Cable Accessory Manufacturers
Testimonial
Organiser | EA Technology
Event | Industrial Forum 2025
Title | Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe
Date | 14th October
Location | Chester Racecourse
By | Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick | Co-Exhibitor with Bill Earlie (Commercial Manager at PENTA Electrical Safety Products)
I would like to congratulate and thank the EA Technology Team for a highly professional, intensely engaging and strongly attended Event. The Forum successfully attracts Senior Power Engineers together sharing and shaping innovation, improvement and experiences combined with candid discussions of industry “pain-points” and appropriate responses.
These challenges included arc flash protection, cable duct sealing, competency complacency, predictive v reactive maintenance and adoptable guidance on ensuring documentation, policy and procedure are fit-for-purpose in the context of rapid and dynamic industry change.
The Event readily facilitated productive introductions to the highest-level KDM’s responsible for high voltage power reliability across all sectors of the economy.
We would not hesitate to recommend or attend future events organised by the EA Technology Team and look forward to future collaboration.
Pictured Left to Right | Bill Earlie (Commercial Manager PENTA Electrical Safety Products), Chris Dodds (T&D), Carl Cox (T&D Sales Engineer) & Jason Eardley (Sales Engineer PENTA).
EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical assets reliably, safely and efficiently. Recognised as a world-leading expert in its field, working collaboratively with partners across the energy, utilities, infrastructure and associated sectors.
Specialist Distributors of MV HV Cable Accessory & Connection Products
MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Sudkabel, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX and Shrink Polymer Systems.
Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-132kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at medium/high voltages.
Thorne & Derrick hold large stocks of 11kV 33kV 66kV Joints & Terminations suitable for XLPE, PILC and EPR cables, in both heat shrink and Cold Shrink technologies, to service the medium/high voltage power cable accessory requirements of UK and international customers.
Thorne & Derrick International, the UK’s leading Specialist Distributor of LV HV Cable Accessories, Tooling & Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment, are celebrating 40 years of supplying products and solutions that ensure the safety and reliability of industrial heating, lighting and power systems.
From Fossil Fuels to Sustainable Future
Established in 1985 as a regional business supplying the fossil fuel and heavy industries, whose clients then included UK Coal plc, ICI Wilton and Swan Hunter Shipbuilders on the River Tyne, Thorne & Derrick have successfully innovated and evolved alongside the shifting and reshaped industry landscape over four decades. Today, they are proudly powering Energy Transition by delivering MV/HV Electrical Equipment & Cable Accessories to major renewable energy projects.
Our Shelf to Your Site, Globally
Thorne & Derrick are framework supply partners to ECP’s and international energy providers across the UK and Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark – a highly successful, customer-centric and globally competitive business.
With a substantial Distribution & HV Cable Accessory Kitting Centre, multi-million pound stocks and Technical Sales Teams to specify and supply client requirements – T&D are servicing utilities, wind, solar, battery storage, rail, oil/gas, hydrogen and the explosive atmosphere sectors.
High Voltages & Hazardous Areas
“We are contributing to Green Grid electrification supported by our world-class supply chain including 3M, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Lovink and Sudkabel; daily delivering Cable Accessories to joint, terminate and connect power literally from substation to socket,” comments Chris Dodds (Thorne & Derrick’s Sales & Marketing Manager).
“Equally, we are trusted and trained to supply correctly Certified Hazardous Area Equipment to ensure ATEX, IECEx and DSEAR Compliance. We provide customers with value-added solutions including design and survey services for heat trace and hazardous area lighting systems, Jointer Training Courses up to 66kV and accredited CPD’s across numerous industry subjects.”
Energy Transition
From those fossil fuel roots in the 1980’s onwards to Net Zero 2050, T&D have rapidly adapted, innovated and grown – their 40 year journey reflects a commitment to partnerships, investment in staff and a firm focus on delivering customer service excellence.
Thorne & Derrick have proactively pivoted towards the future; we are at the forefront in supporting a modernised renewable energy system, achieving industry decarbonisation via hydrogen and CCUS projects and committed to continued service to all customers in high-voltage, hazardous and harsh environments.
“Finally, in a powerful symbol of both business and industrial progress we return to the banks of the River Tyne and to the reimagined Swan Hunter site, where 40 years later we continue to service customers. Once a shipyard but today the UK manufacturing and services hub for offshore wind energy – it’s a full-circle moment that emphatically reflects Thorne & Derrick’s resilience and vision,” concludes Chris Dodds.
Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of LV HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment to international energy providers, EPC’s and HV Jointing Contractors working on the design, construction and maintenance of UK, European and international projects – T&D are servicing the utilities, wind, solar, battery storage, rail, oil/gas, hydrogen and the explosive atmosphere sectors.
T&D are Main UK Distributors of Medium Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from 3M Electrical, Lovink, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer Connex and Sudkabel.
With global electricity demand forecast to double by 2050, Thorne & Derrick are strengthening and extending their world-class supply-chain by a Strategic Distribution Agreement (SDA) with a market-leading manufacturer of High Voltage Cable Accessories – our business can now provide technical specifications, competitive pricing and delivery commitments for Sudkabel Joints & Terminations to enable transformer, switchgear and overhead line connections of 66/132kV polymeric cables up to 2000sqmm.
The innovative range of Sudkabel Cable Accessories are designed to the highest standard, each cable accessory offering unique design, performance and application. The wide range of high specification cable accessories include:
This powerful SDA delivers exceptional opportunity for Thorne & Derrick to support Grid-scale projects and further drive our sustainable energy future towards Net Zero – this includes the supply-off National Grid Type Registered HV Cable Accessories to UK DNO Approvals for 66/132kV distribution voltages.
Further value-added services provided by Thorne & Derrick include the provision of SudKabel Certified Jointers to execute project installations within the UK and EU – if you are interested in gaining manufacturer Authorisation for SudKabel Cable Accessories please contact Chris Dodds, Thorne & Derrick.
Our Key Account and Sector Business Managers at Thorne & Derrick will be in contact to formally introduce the SudKabel High Voltage Cable Accessories range to you, however in the meantime should you wish to discuss any project requirements at 66/132kV please contact :
Thorne & Derrick International
The Wind Academy, the UK leading facility delivering GWO and Technical Trade Training Courses, has marked a major milestone in onshore and offshore wind technician training with the successful delivery of the first-ever GWO High Voltage Cable Pulling (HVCP) Training Standard.
Hosted at their brand-new Training Facility at the Port of Blyth, this pilot programme has produced some of the very first professionals in the world to gain certification under this innovative new standard — developed by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to boost safety, reduce cable damage, and improve operational uptime across the wind sector.
What is the HVCP Module?
The HVCP module forms part of the new GWO High Voltage Training Standard and equips participants with the skills, safety awareness and confidence to carry out high voltage cable installation both onshore and offshore.
Aimed at commissioning and service technicians, this standard supports work in HV operations or cable pulling under a Safe System of Work (SSOW). The HV Standard has been highly requested by many of the leading members of the Global Wind Organisation with input from Cubico Sustainable Investments, ENERCON, ENGIE, GE Vernova, Nordex Group, Northland Power Inc., Ørsted, RWE, Siemens Gamesa, SSE Renewables and Vestas.
The HVCP module covers the following core areas:
Why This Matters for the Industry
By standardising HV cable pulling procedures and ensuring rigorous training, the new GWO HVCP standard helps:
Prevent costly cable damage during installation
Protect worker safety in challenging offshore conditions
Maintain uptime and reliability of wind farm assets
The GWO High Voltage Standard will enable participants to support work related to high voltage equipment and systems as per the specific module focus area and detailed topics within. The High Voltage Standard is divided into the following two modules:
The training target audience includes workers required to operate and make safe high voltage equipment and systems, under a documented safe system of work, including commissioning technicians and service technicians, both onshore and offshore.
The training target audience includes workers required to perform or supervise high voltage cable pulling operations, including offshore pre-assembly technicians, as well as installation technicians and service technicians completing replacement of high voltage cables, both onshore and offshore.
HV Jointer Training at the Wind Academy
The Wind Academy also provides brand-specific Cable Termination Courses for leading cable accessory manufacturers including Nexans (Euromold), Pfisterer (Connex), 3M Electrical, and NKT.
Leading Specialist Electrical Distributor to the Global Renewable Energy Industry
Thorne & Derrick supply High Voltage Cable Accessories, Jointing Tools & Power Distribution Equipment up to 66kV – we hold several Framework Supply Agreements with international energy providers, OEM’s and High Voltage Power Energy Companies.
From the largest stocks in the UK & EU we supply global projects with HV Cable Accessories to energise projects – this includes Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer Connex & 3M Cold Shrink Separable Connectors, Joints & Terminations at 11kV/33kV/66kV.
This is complemented by the most extensive stocks of Cable Preparation, Cutting, Crimping & Spiking Tools for insulation, screen, sheath removal of MV & HV cables including Alroc, Ripley, Hivotec, Cembre, Klauke, Boddingtons and PENTA.
Supplying Cable Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV
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