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.
Brand Visibility
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Brand Visibility
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Audience Insights
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Targeted Marketing
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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]
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.
STRATA Workwear Arc Flash Protective Clothing Range
Thorne & Derrick are the UK’s Leading Specialist Distributorof Electrical Safety Equipment to clients working in the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – we supply arc flash clothing from a range of brands including STRATA® Protection.
All of the garments in the range are globally tested and certified to both European and North American Arc Flash, Flame Retardant and Hi-Visibility standards. The garments not only protect the wearer from a potentially fatal hazard, but are highly robust to handle wear and tear. STRATA Workwear sizes range from ‘extra small’ (XS) all the way through to 4XL.
STRATA Workwear | Arc Flash Clothing Kits
A range of full certified Arc Flash Clothing Kits to provide total protection against arc flash risks for wearers working on or near live electricity (energised), at LV, MV HV power systems.
Make your garments last longer by doing the following:
Arc flash clothing should be cleaned regularly.
Professional laundering is recommended by a STRATA approved launderette.
Wash separately from non-FR garments.
A label with appropriate cleaning instructions is affixed within your garment.
Never use a heavily soiled garment.
Garments with reflective tape should be washed and dried at a lower temperature
When not in use store arc flash clothing in a dry area away from direct sunlight.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROVIDERS
We protect substation engineers, asset managers, SAPS, cable jointers, overhead linesmen and utility workers with PPEand safety equipment: this includes insulating gloves, arc flash clothing, voltage detectors, insulating mattingand portable earthing to ensure worker safety when carrying out repair and maintenance on LV-HV switchgear, transformers, substations and turbines.
All of our Cable Connection & Energisation Accessories including Medium & High Voltage joints, terminations, connectors and cleats are tested to the latest international standards and supporting ranges of professional installation tools are stocked to reduce incident, accident and downtime to plant and people.
14th February 2022 by Chris Dodds Sales & Marketing Manager | Thorne & Derrick
Today, Thorne & Derrick are delighted to have concluded a Preferred Distribution Agreement with PENTA.
The agreement is the culmination of discussions and strategy planning for the launch of our partnership – this arrangement is purposed to raise levels of operational and personal safety in the substation, distribution and transmission sectors of the electrical industry.
“I am personally pleased to have secured this valuable partnership and we are excited about introducing their combination of innovative and heritage engineered Electrical Safety Equipmentup to 400kV to our clients. If you work on underground cables or overhead lines we look forward to discussing and supporting your project or personal safety requirements.”
“Down the trench or up the pylon, together we can protect workers against the daily hazards of working with electricity. We now look forward with ambition and commitment to implementing our business plan to achieve our shared business goals for 2022,” comments Chris Dodds, Thorne & Derrick.
“We had a great discussion about our future commitments and goals for the year 2022, and we are excited to continue working together in the future – Thorne & Derrick will support contractors and end-users for us via their trained Sales Team with competitive prices and stock availability of product. I will be on hand to support the team with continuous product training to ensure their knowledge is up to date with the latest industry standards” Tim Harris adds.
PENTA combine their established portable earthing solutions with product innovations including MV (MTag) and HV (HTag) voltage detectors (33kV-765kV), ALADIN (Helmet Mounted Voltage Detection 11-400kV) and hydraulic remotely operated cable spiking tools.
Thorne & Derrick are a leading Specialist Distributor of Electrical Safety Equipment up to 400kV to both UK and international projects.
Established in 1932 as P&B Engineering, the leading UK manufacturer of temporary and portable earthing equipment, today P&B are now re-branded as P&B Weir Electrical Ltd (PENTA). Following their purchase in 2018 by the Novarc Group the business was integrated into their ESP Division (Electrical Safety Products).
Talk to us about LV HV Voltage Detection | Cable Spiking | Portable Earthing Leads & Short Circuit Solutions (Network Rail PADs & National Grid Type Approved) | Cable Preparation Tools | Electrical Safety Products.
Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of PB Weir substation earthing and transmission line earthing equipment.
THORNE & DERRICK
SPECIALIST ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of 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.
We service UK and international clients working on underground cables, overhead lines, substations and electrical construction at 11kV and up to and EHV transmission and distribution voltages.
Power Cable Terminations for MV HV Electrical Systems Utilising 3M Cold Shrink
Cold Shrink Terminations – 3M QTII v QTIII
Stocked & Supplied by Thorne & Derrick | Technical Support | Competitive Prices
UK & International Projects
Thorne & Derrick distribute 3M Cold Shrink Cable Terminations for medium and high voltage (11kV 33kV 66kV) cables and electrical power systems – we provide competitive prices for cold shrink cable terminations from extensive stocks to UK and international destinations.
3M Cold Shrink terminations are available in a Standard QTIIrange (3M Quick Term II – Partially Integrated) and a Premium QTIIIrange (3M Quick Term III – Fully Integrated).
QTII & QTIII type cable terminations are suitable for terminating and connecting MV HV cables. Below highlights the features of using cold shrink technology for both types of cable terminations as well as exploring the differences.
3M QTIII COLD SHRINK CABLE TERMINATIONS
Premium Cable Terminations | 3M Quick Term III – Fully Integrated
3M QTIII Premium cable termination offers the greatest simplicity and flexibility in the full range as it covers a wide range of cable types and sizes. One of the main features that differentiates the QTIII from the rest is a shorter adjustable tail to enable it to fit into the wide range of boxes meaning fewer installation steps so there is less room for jointer error.
➡ WATCH & LEARN Video Demonstration of QTIII Cold Shrink Terminations:
3M QTII COLD SHRINK CABLE TERMINATIONS
Standard Cable Terminations | 3M Quick Term II – Partially Integrated
3M QTII requires additional installation steps to the Premium range explained in the video below. However the Standard QTII range still offers additional benefits over heat shrink cable terminationswhich have many more parts to install and require heat and further tools.
➡ WATCH & LEARN Video Demonstration of QTII Cold Shrink Terminations:
QTII & QTIII Features
Fabricated one-piece cold shrink termination body which allows fast and easy installation on a wide range of cable types and sizes
Installation temperature ranging from -20°C to +50°C
The high-K stress control material distributes the electrical field evenly across the insulator and minimises the electrical stress on the termination
Permanent radial contact pressure
Quick and easy to install by puling out the spiral core
No heat/flame or tools are required for installation
Meets and exceeds the requirements for European Standard CENELEC HD 629.1 and IEC 60502-4.v
COLD SHRINK TERMINATIONS
3M QTII V. 3M QTIII
The following tables and videos demonstrate the specification differences and features of both the 3M QTII and 3M QTIII versions of Cold Shrink cable termination.
Supplying Cable Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX and Shrink Polymer Systems.
Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-132kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at MV HV.
MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales
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.
