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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 22 Jul 2025
Separating electrical cables Prevent Trip Hazards with CableSafe Safety Hooks Thorne & Derrick supply a comprehensive range of Safety Tools and Equipment to support safe working practices across industries including construction, renewables, data centres, rail, manufacturing, and the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. We also offer a specialist range...
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Published 21 Jul 2025
PENTA MTAG High Voltage Detector Now Available from Thorne & Derrick At Thorne & Derrick, we support the UK rail industry by supplying safety-critical technology designed to protect workers and infrastructure. As an authorised distributor of PENTA Electrical Equipment, we provide a range of innovative products that enhance rail...
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Published 18 Jul 2025
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 and electrify in pursuit of greener, more sustainable transport, the safety of...
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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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