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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 30 May 2025
The Future of Cable Management – Trends & Innovations uploaded by Chris Dodds (Thorne & Derrick) with accreditation to CableSafe. In the engineering landscape, staying ahead of things is crucial, especially when it comes to cable management. At CableSafe, with operations spanning the Netherlands and the USA, we’re dedicated...
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Published 27 May 2025
21.5.2025 HOLDING POWER by Ellis Patents | 30,000+ Vulcan Cleats and Flexistraps shipped out today under the blazing Yorkshire sun. The cable cleats will provide short-circuit restraint to both 11kV and 33kV Medium Voltage Cable Networks. This WIN demonstrates the high-value of collaborative, proactive and strategized Manufacturer-Distributor relationships; we...
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Published 21 May 2025
How to Install SPS 180 & SPS 193 Cold Shrink Cable Glands To suit 3 Core SWA Armoured XLPE Cables, 3.6kV (3.3kV) to 36kV (33kV) Reference Numbers: SPS 180(CS) and SPS 193(CS) In this Post, we present a step-by-step installation guide for the SPS 180(CS) and SPS 193(CS) Cold...
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Published 20 May 2025
How Do I Select a Duct Sealing Solution? At Thorne & Derrick, we pride ourselves on working with industry leaders to deliver innovative, reliable, and compliant solutions to our customers. In this edition of Ask the Experts, Ian Joynson, Technical Specialist at Filoform, talks all things duct sealing —...
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Published 20 May 2025
Special thanks to Matt Page EV Business Development Manager at Lucy Zodion for the kind permission to republish. BEYOND SPEED: FUTURE PROOFING EV INFRASTRUCTURE As a trusted distributor of Lucy Zodion EV Feeder Pillars, Thorne & Derrick are proud to support the delivery of safe, robust, and future-ready power...
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