Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to your UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access Control
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Published 29 Sep 2025
The Hidden Dangers of Faulty “Explosion-Proof” Lighting The EU Safety Gate issued a recall of the Unicorn EX200A LED flood lamp, a product sold online, including on platforms like Alibaba. On the surface, this large (30 × 40 cm) lamp promised reliable illumination in potentially explosive atmospheres. But beneath...
Published 06 Aug 2025
Celebrating Chloe’s Achievement: Passing Her Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship At Thorne & Derrick International, we are proud to champion talent development and recognise the dedication it takes to achieve professional growth. Today, we are delighted to announce and celebrate a significant milestone—Chloe has successfully completed her Level 4...
Published 04 Aug 2025
Counterfeit ATEX-certified equipment is flooding industrial supply chains, putting workers and businesses at serious risk of explosions, injuries — and even death. ATEX certification is essential for explosive environments in Europe, but it is only valid if verified through official channels. Terry McDonald, Technical Sales Manager at Thorne &...
Published 01 Aug 2025
The Installation Thorne & Derrick, in partnership with Raytec, worked alongside Calor Gas to deliver a time-critical lighting upgrade at their Port Clarence facility, home to a high-risk gas cylinder filling operation. The site’s filling hall is a hazardous environment requiring strict safety measures. Frequent lighting failures had led...
Published 15 Jul 2025
ATEX Heated Storage Container A turnkey hazardous area heating solution for safe chemical storage – from concept to completion Thorne & Derrick delivered a fully bespoke ATEX certified heated storage container to a multinational biotechnology company, enhancing safe, compliant, and energy-efficient heated chemical storage in a hazardous environment. This...
