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Thorne & Derrick Business Review with Nexans Power Accessories
May 23rd, 2024
The significance of todays invitation to Nexans UK Office could not be over-estimated. Nor can our success story with Nexans Power Accessories be possibly exaggerated; sky-rocketing sales with global and UK major new projects and clients secured. This includes their market-leading brand of Euromold Connectors for energising medium voltage power systems.
Mark Davies take a bow – I delighted in explaining and evidencing our personal gratitude to you today as a business. Central to our WINS. Grafter. Absolute born-winner, world-class customer service provider and loyal servant to Nexans, for 25 years.
Many thanks Joe Roberts for setting-up the business meeting and listening to our sector reviews, future thoughts, next step plans and direction of travel with Nexans.
THORNE & DERRICK, Specialist Distributors of LV-HV Cable Accessories, Jointing, Tooling, Substation & Electrical Safety Eqpt look forward to achieving more mutual success and market share with Elyette Roux (Nexans Managing Director – Vice President Global Business Unit) across the US, Europe and UK; your passion and vision is infectious and influential.
Nexans Power Accessories | Castleford UK.
Thorne & Derrick & Klauke Distributor Conference 2024
April 30th, 2024
Networking, Knowledge Sharing & Innovation with Klauke
7th February 2024
Thorne & Derrick | Preferred UK Stockists & Distributors for Klauke
Danke Schon Klauke for an electrifying experience at the UK Partnership Conference held at their Remscheid/Germany HQ this week.
Excellence in Electrical Engineering – over 3 days we were all extremely privileged to benefit from “pre-release” product reveals of the NextGen Tools for Engineers, Jointers & Linesmen. These Innovations by Klauke will soon give our industry seriously significant safety, productivity and reliability gains to maintain power whether underground, overhead or subsea. Innovation glimpses gave attendees a view into the future of solar connections, high voltage cable cutting and crimping best-practices.
Leadership in Learning – from immersive theoretical drill-downs into Connectors (IEC 60228) to practical “hands-on” Cut & Crimp Tool Demonstrations on LV DC solar to HV 2500sqmm 110kV renewable energy cable.
Thanks for the warmest of welcomes and excellent genial hosting led by Paul Morrow and supported by John Muckle, Alex Hart, Tom Betts, Tom O’Neil and John Lake – special thanks for the incredible insights and high-value Presentations from Ufuk Tasli, Luciana Lazar and Roman Esser and their colleagues.
Thank you to the Channel Partners, and to the new friends we made, for the excellent round-table talks, tips and industry insight sharing.
THORNE & DERRICK are Specialist Distributors of LV HV Cable Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV – this includes the most extensive range of Ex Stock Innovation Tooling to facilitate safe and reliable crimping, cutting, preparation, termination and installation of cables.
So, You Want To Be An Electrician? | Your Complete Guide To The Electrical Industry By Gary Alder
January 29th, 2024
Sparking An Interest & Powering Up Careers – Buy Now
So, You Want To Be An Electrician?
Your Complete Guide To The Electrical Industry
By Gary Alder
Introducing “So, You Want to be an Electrician?” – a comprehensive guide for aspiring electricians. This illuminating book sheds light on the intricacies of the trade, empowering readers to master the art of electrical work. Get electrified with knowledge at our bookstore.
Buy Now – £9.99 Presale Ends 29th February 2024
Gary has spent the last 18 months putting together a book. It’s a guide to everything associated with the electrical industry for those outside of it and even those within it.
He likes to think of it as the information you should have gotten from the career advisor at school! The book will walk you through entry, qualifications, businesses, who’s who, and more!
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Interested in becoming an electrician?
Many of us toy with the idea of entering the trades. Becoming an electrician is a viable option for many. This book gives you the opportunity to learn all about the industry, whether you’re already in it or not!
Currently on pre-sale until 29th February 2024 with a competition to win a Veto Tech Back Pack! – Buy Now
This book explains what to expect from an electrical career, including everything from apprenticeships to business and daily life as a spark! Not only does it cover your potential career path but it also touches on memberships, safety considerations and the potential future of the industry.
It gives a bird’s-eye view of the key factors you need to consider when looking to ignite your career in the electrical industry.
There’s never been a better time to become an electrician!
Buy Now – £9.99 Presale Ends 29th February 2024
CONTENTS
Below is an overview of all the chapters in the book:
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Apprenticeships
Employers
Attitude
All the Gear, No Idea
Colleges
End Point
Chapter 2 – Late Entrants
Are Short Courses Good?
Wages
The Job Market
The Skills Gap
Chapter 3 – Qualifying
The Moment After
Other Qualifications
Supervising Others
Chapter 4 – Inspection and Testing
Inspection and Testing Qualification
Test Kits
Codebreaking
Testing
Chapter 5 Pick a Sector
Domestic
Commercial
Industrial
Chapter 6 – The Regulations
BS 7671
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
More Regulations
The Gap
Chapter 7- The Business Mindset
The Dark Art of Quotations and Tenders
Risk
Profit
The Race to the Bottom
Agency Work
Directors and Shareholders
Programme
Chapter 8 – The Only Certainties in Life Are Death and Taxes
Limited Companies
Inside or Outside?
Chapter 9 – Competent Person Schemes
The Misconception
Qualified Supervisors
Chapter 10 – Other Memberships
Trade Associations
Joint Industry Board (JIB)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Trade Unions
Chapter 11 – Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
What’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD)?
Chapter 12 – Safety
Mental Health
Banter
Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMSS)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Electrical Safety First
Asbestos
Chapter 13 Challenges
Quality
Advertising
Community Engagement
Chapter 14 – The Future The Environment and Sustainability
Electric Vehicles (EVS)
The Prosumer
Smart Homes
Conclusion
Electricity Kills. Take It Seriously
Abbreviations
References
About the Author
Author – Gary Alder CEng FIET CMgr FCMI
With nearly 20 years experience in the electrical industry, Gary Alder is a Chartered Engineer & Fellow of the IET. After completing his apprenticeship, he has gone on to lead multiple electrical contracting businesses as well as the national infrastructure super sewer “Tideway” in London.
The Podcast
Before writing this book, Gary hosted the electrical industry podcast “Hit the Lights”. Where people from all aspects of the industry have shared their journey and experiences. Become an electrician’s apprentice.
Listen HERE – Hit the Lights (Electrical) Podcast
The POWER Connected | Thorne & Derrick and PFISTERER Training Day
January 24th, 2024Earlier today at PFISTERER Sheffield the Thorne & Derrick Team benefitted incredibly from a Practical Training Day covering the benefits, specification and installation of CONNEX & SICON brands of MV Cable Accessories. The world-class standard of Cable Preparation Skills demonstrated by Dan & Jon using PENTA FRANCE (Alroc) & Ripley Tools assists our ability to provide technical support to customers.
Commercially, we are now further increasing both the levels and extending the lines of our PFISTERER stocks at Thorne & Derrick.
Thanks so much to Daniel Leech, Jon Reed, Mark Hanlon, Bethany Dodson, Tracey Stevenson, Cathy Longstone & Paul Tuckwood.
THORNE & DERRICK LV-HV Cable Accessories, Jointing, Tooling, Substation & Electrical Safety Eqpt | Approved PFISTERER UK Stockists.
PFISTERER with Thorne & Derrick
Ripley US02 Tool – The “Red Ripley”
Pfisterer Cable Training School for Jointers
Alroc CWB – The “Blue Tool”
Stripping MV Medium Voltage Cables 33kV
MV HV Cable Jointers Tools Sets
Supporting Cables Using Vicera Jointers Stands for MV HV Cables
Thorne & Derrick | Distributed from Stock | Approved Supplier | UK & Export Sales
Medium Voltage Jointing & Termination Programme | 3M Cold Shrink
December 13th, 2023
Medium Voltage Jointing
During our monthly Distributor Review Meeting this morning with Kate Palmer-Randle we discussed further developing the Qualified Electrical Construction Contractor Accreditation (QECC) from 3M Electrical in the UK.
The Qualified Electrical Construction Contractor Programme (QECC) has been set up as a partnership designed to provide valuable benefits to appointed 3M Electrical Contractor Partners.
As part of the QECC programme, contractors receive in-depth 3M product and technology training, including theoretical training on 11kV, 22kV, 33kV, 52kV & 66kV Cable Accessories, including Joints & Terminations.
Once Certified the QECC contractor can apply for a 3M 20-year MV Product Warranty) on completed projects which can be passed on to their client to offer them peace of mind on their investments and evidence Competency.
To date four companies have been geographically appointed, with a select number of new members set to qualify over the coming months.
Choosing a 3M QECC certificated company allows you to have peace of mind that the contractors you’re working with are trained to the highest level and backed by an extended 3M 20-year product warranty.
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 & SEANEX.
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 medium/high voltages.
Thorne & Derrick hold large stocks of 11kV 33kV 66kV Joints & Terminations suitable for XLPE, PILC and EPR cables, in both heat shrink and Cold Shrink technologies, to service the medium/high voltage power cable accessory requirements of UK and international customers.
