Thorne & Derrick Teams Gain Cutting-Edge Insights at VEGA Training Session

Published 10 Jul 2025

Pictured left to right : George Mills (Senior Sales VEGA), Aiden Dawson (Marketing T&D), Charlie Baines (Sales T&D), Ella Bradley (Sales T&D), Noah Lowden (Sales T&D), Regan Redpath (Sales T&D)

VEGA Instrumentation Training Elevates Expertise at Thorne & Derrick

Thorne & Derrick recently welcomed George Mills (Senior Sales Engineer) from VEGA, the global leader in measurement instrumentation technology, to our Chester-le-Street branch for an exclusive product training session. The session provided our sales and technical teams with invaluable insights into their innovative product range and its applications across key industries.

VEGA pressure measurement instruments provide accurate data for measuring level, volume, density and flow measurement of gas, vapour and liquids. VEGA pressure transmitters ensure reliable and advanced accuracy readings for the process and hazardous area industries utilising their CERTEC ceramic-capacitive measuring cells and METEC measuring cells.

Comprehensive Product Knowledge Transfer

The training session delivered in-depth technical familiarisation with the range, including

• Advanced-level measurement instruments

• Cutting-edge pressure sensors and transmitters

• Radar measurement technology for challenging environments

Our teams gained hands-on experience with the equipment, reinforcing their ability to recommend optimal solutions for customer applications in sectors including oil & gas, chemical processing, and water treatment.

Strengthening Customer Support Capabilities

The session particularly focused on:

• Key technical features and benefits of VEGA instrumentation

• Application-specific selection criteria

• Installation best practices

• Maintenance and troubleshooting guidance

This knowledge enhancement ensures our team can provide even more comprehensive support and advice to customers specifying measurement and control solutions.

VEGA are the world leader in process instrumentation sensors specialising in pressure measurement and level measurement (switching) technology suitable for many worldwide applications – including hazardous area industries requiring Zone 1 & Zone 1 ATEX & IECEx certified level and pressure sensors.

For over 50 years, VEGA have been providing process and instrumentation measurement solutions for industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, paper production, mining, water, power and oil/gas.

VEGA pressure measurement instruments provide accurate data for measuring level, volume, density and flow measurement of gas, vapour and liquids. VEGA pressure transmitters ensure reliable and advanced accuracy readings for the process and hazardous area industries utilising their CERTEC ceramic-capacitive measuring cells and METEC measuring cells.