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Engineers Soldering And Jointing Telephone Cable, 1945.

September 3rd, 2019

Engineers soldering and jointing telephone cable, 1945.Image: BT.com

THORNE & DERRICK

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage voltage power systems:

  • Slip-on Cable Terminations
  • Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
  • Separable Connectors (Euromold)
  • Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings

Key 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 

Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Courtesy of BT a nostalgic and photographic record recalling bygone days of engineers laying, jointing and installing telephone and power cables.

See Album here
Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Image Disclaimer: Note these images are not to be used for any advertising, marketing or promotional purposes by third parties, or for internal communications requirements such as newsletters or non-commercial websites, without the expressed permission of BT and the copyright holder.


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Engineers Working On Cables Near The Severn Railway Tunnel, Gloucestershire, 1940.

September 3rd, 2019

Engineers working on cables near the Severn Railway Tunnel, Gloucestershire, 1940.

Image: BT.com

THORNE & DERRICK

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage voltage power systems:

  • Slip-on Cable Terminations
  • Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
  • Separable Connectors (Euromold)
  • Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings

Key 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 

Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Courtesy of BT a nostalgic and photographic record recalling bygone days of engineers laying, jointing and installing telephone and power cables.

See Album here
Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Image Disclaimer: Note these images are not to be used for any advertising, marketing or promotional purposes by third parties, or for internal communications requirements such as newsletters or non-commercial websites, without the expressed permission of BT and the copyright holder.


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Laying Underground Cables In Maida Vale, London, 1939.

September 3rd, 2019
Laying Underground Cables In Maida Vale, London, 1939.

Image: BT.com

THORNE & DERRICK

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage voltage power systems:

  • Slip-on Cable Terminations
  • Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
  • Separable Connectors (Euromold)
  • Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings

Key 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 

Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Courtesy of BT a nostalgic and photographic record recalling bygone days of engineers laying, jointing and installing telephone and power cables.

See Album here
Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Image Disclaimer: Note these images are not to be used for any advertising, marketing or promotional purposes by third parties, or for internal communications requirements such as newsletters or non-commercial websites, without the expressed permission of BT and the copyright holder.


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Engineers Working On The Construction Of The New London Central Exchange, 1901.

September 3rd, 2019
Engineers Working On The Construction Of The New London Central Exchange, 1901.

Image: BT.com

THORNE & DERRICK

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage voltage power systems:

  • Slip-on Cable Terminations
  • Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
  • Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
  • Separable Connectors (Euromold)
  • Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings

Key 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 

Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Courtesy of BT a nostalgic and photographic record recalling bygone days of engineers laying, jointing and installing telephone and power cables.

See Album here
Underground Cables & Overhead Lines

Image Disclaimer: Note these images are not to be used for any advertising, marketing or promotional purposes by third parties, or for internal communications requirements such as newsletters or non-commercial websites, without the expressed permission of BT and the copyright holder.


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Thorne & Derrick Partner With Powerstar | Smart Transformers & Energy Solutions

August 23rd, 2019

  • uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales and Marketing Manager

Press Release

UK, County Durham – Thorne & Derrick International

Thorne & Derrick have partnered with Powerstar.

Powerstar are leading manufacturers of LV HV Transformers to enable safe and reliable distribution of Smart Power with online remote monitoring functionality, 600v to 11kV .

The Powerstar SO-LO® range of super low loss Smart Transformers are the only amorphous core transformers designed and manufactured in the UK.

SO-LO® transformers deliver higher energy efficiency, improved distribution reliability and lower power consumption than conventional transformers.

Going Smart

Chris Dodds, Sales and Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick, says: “We look forward to developing existing relationships with customers while also presenting the full portfolio of Powerstar transformers up to 11kV to new clients. The ability to provide bespoke smart energy solutions from concept to completion that efficiently manage energy use while lowering electricity consumption and costs is highly attractive. Replacing your site transformer with a low loss amorphous core could reduce core losses by up to 75% when compared to traditional CRGO transformers. Smart Grid is the future.”

The partnership will facilitate knowledge sharing between our two companies and enable us to collaboratively promote the range of fit-for-purpose energy solutions and services available to clients in the utility, renewable and power generation industries.

Dr. Alex Mardapittas, CEO at Powerstar, commented: “We are proud to partner with the renowned and reputable LV HV Electrical Equipment Distributor Thorne & Derrick. The partnership will heighten the visibility of smart transformers and enable a wide variety of organisations to learn how they can modernise their high voltage electrical power infrastructure.”

Smart Transformers 11kV LV MV HV

Smart Power, Smart Transformers – SO-LO transformers ensure real-time and remote asset monitoring to assess performance and operation.

The collaboration will be underpinned by the customer service offered by Thorne & Derrick and Powerstar to support and inform organisations on how they can further improve their LV MV HV infrastructure through customised recommendations such as the implementation of smart transformers that are Industry 4.0 ready.

Video: Powerstar HV MAX is a super low-loss amorphous core HV transformer combined with the award winning Powerstar technology. The product allows companies to save on electricity costs and reduce carbon emissions. Watch the video to see the Powerstar HV MAX installation:

Thorne & Derrick

Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, have been synonymous with the supply and distribution of tested, certified and accredited Electrical Equipment & Cable Accessories by leading manufacturers including ABB, 3M ElectricalNexans EuromoldPfisterer and Prysmian to guarantee the highest levels of reliability for LV MV HV Power Systems.

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