Thorne & Derrick & BASEC | Providing Quality & Safety for the Cable Industry
Published 21 Aug 2019
Press Release: Written by Chris Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager
Thorne & Derrick have officially partnered with BASEC to promote our shared ambition of providing electrical safety by encouraging industry stakeholders to specify and buy accredited, tested and certified Quality Cables & Cable Accessories.
Here’s Why…..
Last week, a lightning strike triggered a power cut which caused a 5% loss of power to the UK electricity distribution grid.
Such power losses can be a localised nuisance or a national catastrophe and caused by a number of natural or man-made factors: copper theft, fire damage, bird collision, digger damage or issues of Cable Quality.
Cable Quality & Safety
Natural disasters are accidental and inevitable beyond the control of humankind – however Cable Quality can be assured by independent accredited certification bodies for the cable industry at a worldwide level.
Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick International have been synonymous with the supply and distribution of tested, certified and accredited Cable Accessories by leading manufacturers including ABB, 3M Electrical, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer and Prysmian to guarantee the highest levels of reliability for LV MV HV power systems.
The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) is a recognised sign of assurance of independent cable testing and approval. As an independent body, BASEC has for nearly 40 years been a mark of reassurance to those specifying cable.
“BASEC approached Thorne & Derrick to discuss a potential working partnership – based on the obvious synergies and market positions of both our companies the opportunity to jointly prepare and share highly relevant and impartial technical insights was a natural attraction. Both companies have a passion for and pride in upholding industry standards, specifications and ultimately installations,” comments Harpreet Suree (Marketing Manager at BASEC).
“The BASEC mark gives complete assurance to cable manufacturers, wholesalers, specifiers, purchasers and installers alike,” adds Harpreet.
“Indeed, Thorne & Derrrick working with BASEC will be developing a range of informative resources to achieve our goals – this will include Online Blogs, Case Studies, Meeting Invitations, Seminars, CPD Courses, Training Courses & Online Tutorials. We are privileged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with BASEC. We would extend this co-operation opportunity to like-minded companies and people sharing a common professional interest. Call us for an informal chat today,” comments Chris Dodds.
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
Joint Terminate Connect MV HV Cables
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 HVÂ
