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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 18 Jul 2025
Special thanks to PENTA for the allowing Thorne & Derrick to republish Ahead of Rail Live, PENTA was featured in the official Rail Live preview – a testament to their commitment to electrical safety and innovation in the UK rail sector. As the UK rail network continues to expand...
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Published 10 Jul 2025
High Voltage Cables Kicking of H2 with another CD500 manufactured by SEB International Ltd to support Utility project cable-pulls at 132/400kV, bound for the Grid – this is our largest Cable Drum Trailer build to date. An outstanding achievement in UK manufacturing excellence and Distributor partnership to lead the...
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Published 04 Jul 2025
Building Stronger Durham Communities: Our 2025 Partners In the first half of 2025, we’ve had the privilege of supporting fifteen remarkable organisations across County Durham – groups that are transforming lives through sports, wellbeing programs, cultural enrichment, and essential community services. These partnerships represent our shared commitment to: • Strengthening...
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Published 02 Jul 2025
The NEPIC June 2025 Cluster Connect event, hosted at 3M’s Newton Aycliffe facility, was a resounding success, bringing together industry leaders to discuss sustainability, electrical innovation and collaborative growth. Among the highlights were the insightful presentations by Terry McDonald, representing Thorne & Derrick International, and Jenny Swindells from 3M Electrical, who shared their expertise on how the...
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Published 25 Jun 2025
How Good Is The Ripley US15 PRO MAX? A must have for your cable jointing tool box, the Ripley US15 PRO MAX is the perfect solution for precise safe cable outer sheath jacket removal from LV MV HV power cables. Whether the cable is thin or thick, the US15...
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