Last week, Thorne & Derrick welcomed Ian Joynson & Chris Thompson from CSD Sealing Systems to their offices for training and a live product demonstration of their market-leading NOFIRNO product – the NOFIRNO system is Type Approved for the harshest ratings for A, H and Jet Fire Class, and is also approved for watertight, gas-tight, blast and shock applications.
Thorne & Derrick are Approved Distributors for CSD Sealing Systems – we have specified and distributed their products across numerous onshore and offshore substation projects.
The half-day agenda covered developments and approvals within the UK DNO Utility sector, product conformance to ATEX Directive for hazardous areas and explosive atmosphere installations plus a round-up of our sales pipeline, current projects and future sales/marketing plans.
CSD are specialists in duct seals and sealing systems that protect against water ingress, gas escape and spread of fire through cable duct and service entries located in substation basements, cable vaults, switchrooms and access man-holes at low, medium and high voltage electricity distribution networks.
Our working relationship spans an impressive 16 years with both companies having a strong customer focus. Consultation and technical advice as well as installation training and support helps us to ensure the client not only receives the correct product for the application but that they can safely and successfully install it, without fail.
Live Product Demo of CSD Nofirno by Chris Thompson
The CSD product range is suitable for applications within the shipbuilding, offshore and onshore construction industries and is also widely used across the utility and nuclear industry. The systems can provide up to 4 hours of fire protection, will offer the highest levels of flood protection and gastight integrity and are proven to provide in excess of 50 years long term sealing protection.
CSD are the UK representative of Beele Engineering BV, a company with over 40 years’ experience in the development and production of penetration sealing systems. CSD work closely with many site operators helping to meet the requirements for protection against fire, flood and hazardous gas ingress to ensure assets and employers are fully protected.
Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of CSD duct seals – this includes CSD RISE, RISE RAPID, NOFIRNO, ACTIFOAM and SLIPSIL products.
Thank you for visiting our offices to educate the sales and marketing team on the development and production of the CSD duct seals and sealing systems range.
Ian Joynson UK Onshore Sales Manager Presneting The CSD Product Range To The Sales & Marketing Team
CSD Sealing System (UK) have specialised in the supply and installation of technically advanced cable transits, flexible pipe penetrations and RISE and Nofirno cable duct seals within the UK for over 25 years.
CSD are ISO9001:2015 certified and aim to provide the highest levels of service and support to our customers, assuring first class products and first class service whatever the industry.
Sealing Cables | Water Ingress, Gas Migration & Fire Spread
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 power systems:
Location – Cable Trench, Direct Burial, Cable Containment
HV cable jointsare suitable for jointing medium/high voltage (MV-HV) 33kV single core polymeric cables (XLPE EPR) to DIN VDE 0276-620, BS6622, BS7870-4.10 and other international cable standards.
33kV cable joints use heat shrink tubes and suit 33kV single core polymeric (XLPE EPR) cables with 25sqmm to 800sqmm single core conductors (copper Cu and aluminium Al) – suitable for power cable jointing, repair and installation in ground, air or cable ducts.
About Sinewave
As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) accredited by Lloyd’s through the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), Sinewave provide high-voltage and low-voltage services throughout the United Kingdom. Sineware deliver turnkey solutions for any electrical project up to 132kV. Sineware cover the full lifecycle of electrical projects—from design to delivery and maintenance.
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Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOGwith contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
Green Energy Transition & The Electrification of Society By Roxtec
Green Energy Transition By Roxtec
Cable & Pipe Transits
The Green Energy Transition and the electrification of the society put pressure on the power industry. Sustainable power generation, efficient transmission and distribution, and safe storage are some of the challenges that call for smart protection of equipment against multiple risk factors. That is why Roxtec cable and pipe transits are omni-present – from solar plants and wind farms to long-distance HVDC and grid projects.
As experienced penetration seal provider, Roxtec is involved in the energy transition and contributes to renewable hybrid projects as well as energy storage and balancing of the transmission and distribution grids. The company has a long story within wind power and is cooperating with all major offshore wind operators.
Roxtec provides cable duct sealsand expertise to wind farms on land and to solar power plants as well, and participates in a variety of development projects within renewable power generation. With an impressive collection of tests, approvals and certificates, Roxtec also supplies seals to nuclear power projects.
Efficient storage and use
Generating power is, however, not enough. There is a need for reliable energy storage that enables a balanced and optimized use of the electricity grids. When you can store energy, you can take care of the complete harvest from your solar plants and wind farms, even when the grid is too full to handle it. Roxtec is working with world leaders in energy storage, but also within green hydrogen. The latter enables efficient use of excessive renewable energy for preparing green hydrogen instead of wasting it.
Ensuring HVDC transmission
There is also a need for increased transmission to accelerate the transition. The UK is a good example with both extension of offshore wind power and transmission through HVDC, high-voltage direct current. Roxtec follows the cable and provides sealing from the submarine to the land-based cable.
Rob Cullen, Power Sales Manager, Roxtec UK
“We became aware of drawbacks with traditional methods of sealing cable ducted systems between the shore and the local substation. As we have great relationships with cable manufacturers, project developers and delivery partners, it was a simple decision for them when we were able to bring both standard and bespoke sealing solutions,” says Rob Cullen, Power Sales Manager of Roxtec UK, and continues:
“They can now save significant time since Roxtec installations do not require curing time. Our seals also provide advantages in terms of cable management and retention whilst being vermin-proof. When our customers understood we provide training and technical support, they were very happy. As result of this mix of product and support we have managed to secure two major landfall projects and one underground transmission project in the last eighteen months.”
Batteries for charging
Another example within distribution is found in The Netherlands. A growing manufacturer of industrial modular energy storage systems that can be used for every conceivable application such as energy storage, balancing of the electricity grid or fulfill temporary energy requirements, is using Roxtec seals to protect the mobile and stationary battery containers against fire, gas and water.
The industrial storage systems are also used in solar plants of all sizes to enable storage of the produced energy until the right time for usage.
In the same region, Roxtec has become the preferred supplier of seals to onshore landing stations for offshore wind power. The cables used for connecting energy from distant turbines to the onshore grid must be protected from environmental threats, electromagnetic interferences and effects of lightning strikes.
Therefore, the engineering and construction companies have specified Roxtec seals for shielding, bonding and grounding. One landing station can receive power from several offshore wind farms and can have more than 1,000 openings to seal.
Hans Durinck performing installation training with customers onsite
“The thing is to always provide good service,” says Hans Durinck, Manager Outdoor Sales of Roxtec Netherlands. “I often go onsite, and the owners and all the different contractors know that they can call me any time if they have questions regarding our safety solutions. I will not ever try do their job, but I can certainly take away some of their troubles. We know sealing, so we bring peace of mind to them.”
CABLE TRANSITS
Roxtec cable transitsare used to prevent water, gas, fire, dust and rodents from entering cable duct openings and potentially causing damage to cables and other electrical infrastructure.
Cable transit systems can be designed for sealing medium/high voltage substations including 11kV/33kV and “triplex” type cables in single, multiple or trefoil configuration.
Roxtec modular cable transit seals are based upon a rubber design with seals that are constructed of a number of removable layers to secure a watertight, gas tight and fire proof seal around the cable or pipe – the range includes rectangular transits and round transits to fit a variety of pipes and cable sizes.
Cable transit products ensure safety, reliability and efficiency by providing an effective, dependable seal around cables and pipes through an opening, penetration or duct.
Supplying Cable Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV
Thorne & Derrick Internationalare Specialist Suppliers to the UK and international Offshore Wind Industry of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.
We are based in North-East England, recognised as a key strategic location to service the offshore renewables energy market in the UK, from the North Sea to the Nordics – our Exports Division support international offshore wind power projects from USA to China.
The below is a Press Release announcing that the MITA Brand are now empowered by Wibe Group.
We are MITA, and we are back.
As a matter of fact, we never left.
We have been supporting our customers through their technical journey on choosing the right product in cable support applications for almost five decades.
I am proud to share that as of the 1st of January 2022, we will be fully separated from Schneider Electric operationally and will have stand-alone presence in the UK with our “Made in UK” products which are fully compliant to the related cable management standards.
We cannot hide our enthusiasm having the legend, a 50 year young brand Mita, back on track in the UK market. We are grateful for Schneider Electric’s support so far.
We are now dedicated to bring the best-in-class products and services directly to you with the least time to market and highest competitive advantage. We have our focus on you and are ambitious to grow together.
Wibe Group
This stand-alone company, namely Wibe Group UK Ltd, is a part of Wibe Group. Wibe Group is headquartered in Sweden and is owned by Storskogen which is a publicly listed company founded in 2012, with a mission to acquire and operate well-managed and profitable companies with leading positions in their respective markets.
Wibe Group hosts four of the world’s leading cable management brands WibeR, StagoR, DefemR and MitaR. Looking ahead to the next century, we are reinventing ourselves. This new independent group company offers a complete, innovative range of cable ladders, cable cleats, cable trays and mesh trays for applications ranging from commercial buildings to extreme demanding industrial environments.
We see a bright future where we continue to create clever uplifting solutions together. We are here, stronger than ever.
Patrick Arcidiacono CEO, WIBE Group UK Ltd and WIBE Group
RAIL CABLE ACCESSORIES, ELECTRIFICATION
& INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Systems including feeder pillars to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV, including 3M Cold Shrink, Pfisterer CONNEX and Nexans Euromold products.
ENERGYx2022 South | Newbury Racecourse | 15th June 2022 | Book Now
Energyx2022 South
What: ENERGYx2022 South | Electrical Industry Event Where:Newbury Racecourse, Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5AW When: Wednesday 15th June 2022 09:00 – 17:00 Exhibition Space Bookings:BOOK NOW Free Delegate Attendance: BOOK NOW
ENERGYx2022 is an Exhibition and Conference for anyone working within the Electricity Industry.
Thorne & Derrick are delighted to announce that we are Exhibition Sponsorfor ENERGYx2022 South taking place this June at Newbury Racecourse. Later in the year we will be exhibiting for the first time at ENERGYx2022 Northin Chester. We would like to take this opportunity to invite our supply chain to attend this prestigious event.
Energy Network Events exists to safely promote and further the interests of everyone working in and supplying the electricity industry. The management team have years of experience working in industry, organising and promoting events and use their experience and contacts to win the support of Legislators, Regulators, Senior Managers, World Class Suppliers and Inspirational Figures.
One of this year’s themes is ‘Best Practice’.
All networks are facing similar challenges and the opportunity to learn about the use of products or services that another Network Operator is successfully deploying is not to be missed. The world class suppliers available in one place to the electricity industry is unrivalled for a free to attend event. Come along and meet those inventing, producing, and supplying the best practice solutions.
ENERGYx2022 South | Newbury Racecourse | 15th June 2022 | Book Now
Following on from ENERGYx2020/21, COP26 and the UK government’s drive for us all to reduce the use of fossil fuels ENERGYx2022 will be a great place to benchmark our progress. The challenges reaching Net Zero creates for transmitting and distributing electricity whilst maintaining safe and reliable networks, though not insurmountable requires a lot of joined up and collaborative thinking.
With the proliferation of working from home it has become more difficult to meet and network with potential customers and suppliers and therefore events such as ENERGYx and The Electrical Engineers Circle have grown in importance.
ENERGYx2022 South Sponsorship Packages
The Benefits of Event Sponsorship are endless, and you can take advantage of every resource we have available to help your business boom.
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Contact Louise Purcell Events Director at Energy Network Events Limited to discuss further:
Tel: +44 (0)121 736 0411
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Product Training Zone
The ENERGYx2022 Product Training Zoneis where exhibitors can book a timed slot to run a 30-minute hands on training session and demonstrate how to get the best use out of their products in the day to day working life of the delegates. The training zone is an open plan area with seating located centrally within the main exhibition hall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for exhibitors to teach delegates how to get the most out of their products.
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Each session is free to delegates.
Exhibitors who wish to book a session please click this link.
Confirmed Speakers
Steven Haskayne Senior Project Manager in New Infrastructure, Electricity Transmission National Grid
Steven is responsible for the construction of new overhead lines Steven is responsible for the construction of new overhead lines within the Nuclear connections portfolio and is currently responsible for the development and delivery of construction works within Electricity Transmission. His portfolio consists of new overhead lines for Nuclear connections and other major projects which are critical in the drive to decarbonise. Most notably Steven is responsible for the overhead line portfolio for the Hinkley Connection Project where National Grid are installing the first new design pylon in almost 100 years.
Steven has held the posts of Outage & Workforce planning manager, Connections Specialist for sustainable gas connections, Workload Forecasting & Analytical Specialist.
Clive leads Network Rail’s Decarbonisation Programme focusing on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure delivery, the transition to renewable energy and a low carbon infrastructure. Clive specialises in change and transformation and in addition to delivering change at Network Rail he is a post graduate researcher focusing on situated and constructed change in arm’s length government bodies.
Prior to joining Network Rail in 2014 Clive was Assistant Director at Serco focusing on Home Office contract operations and delivering work force management transformation at Dubai Metro. Clive holds an MSc in Business Change and Transformation from the University of Brighton where he is continuing his Doctoral research.
Jaya joined the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) as Regional Technical Manager UK & Europe and has brought considerable technical and commercial experience with him, He has previously worked for a building research, testing and certification body, where he led innovation projects and business growth in the UK, Europe and China.
Jaya graduated in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London and has conducted testing on buildings and civil infrastructures, such as underground tunnel linings and highway bridges. He has worked on the European Design Codes and the Construction Products Directive and has significant expertise in policies, regulations and standards.
Jaya is a qualified assessor for the CEEQUAL infrastructure standard, a BREEAM professional and holds a post-graduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Electricity Engineers Circle
Electricity Engineers Circle meetings are where engineers can come together to discuss and share ideas on a range of technical issues.
Energy Networks Events are holding an ‘Electrical Engineers Circle’ for DNO engineers on the 14th of June 2022 on the eve of ENERGYx2022 in The Grandstand at Newbury Racecourse.
The industry is going through some huge changes and these informative summits specifically for network engineers held at unique locations are the perfect arena to learn from each other’s experiences.
Each summit will have a specific theme with presenters from within the industry leading on each topic.
The team at Energy Network Events spoke to some key figures within the industry who echoed how important it is that the industry unites, and the Electrical Engineers Circle is the perfect platform to do this.
The cost to attend is £119 per person and includes lunch refreshments and evening meal and drinks reception at the ENERGYx2022 networking event in the members club.
Contact Louise Purcell Events Director at Energy Network Events Limited to discuss further:
Tel: +44 (0)121 736 0411
Mobile: +44(0)7581 779661
Email: [email protected]
Networking Event – 14th June 2022
ENERGYx2022 South Newbury Racecourse 14th June 2022 | Book Now
Join us for a fun evening of the 14th of June in the Members Club, with the best view of Newbury Racecourse, at your industry networking event where you can meet customers and colleagues. There will be cocktails on arrival before you enjoy a feast with the flavours of the Caribbean and much more.
The Lodge is Newbury Racecourse’s new 36 room hotel located close to the heart of the impressive Racecourse estate. The Lodge offers excellent rooms, great service, and the relaxed ambiance you would expect of a modern boutique hotel. As part of Newbury Racecourse the individually designed rooms and public spaces echo the charm and heritage of this renowned racing estate. To book, click here.
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.
Clive leads Network Rail’s Decarbonisation Programme focusing on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure delivery, the transition to renewable energy and a low carbon infrastructure. Clive specialises in change and transformation and in addition to delivering change at Network Rail he is a post graduate researcher focusing on situated and constructed change in arm’s length government bodies.
Jaya joined the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) as Regional Technical Manager UK & Europe and has brought considerable technical and commercial experience with him, He has previously worked for a building research, testing and certification body, where he led innovation projects and business growth in the UK, Europe and China.
