Published 09 Jan 2026
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Image Courtesy of: Jim Andrews – CCR Contracts Manager
Pictured: BS5467 Power Cables Glanded (CMP) & Terminated (Cembre)
Installed by Gavin Mayhew of Cableco Romans

Jim Andrews commented, “CMP cable glands were provided by our client and are pretty much the staple for the majority of projects we work on but Hawke and Prysmian also supply excellent cable gland kits.”

Pictured : BS5467 XLPE/AWA Single Core 185sqmm with 300sqmm Single Core Earth Cable – CMP CW32 Cable Glands & Cembre Cable Lugs Installed.


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Published 09 Jan 2026
We’d like to welcome our newest addition to the Thorne and Derrick team! Eva will be joining us as a content creator apprentice at our office in Chester-Le-Street. Eva will bring fresh new ideas to all of our social...
Published 09 Jan 2026
Insulating Matting Recommendations and Guidance for Electrical Safety Guest Blog From COBA Electrical safety is non-negotiable, especially when working around live switchgear, high-voltage panels, and electrical distribution equipment. One critical but sometimes overlooked safeguard is electrical insulating matting, designed...