Thorne & Derrick Strengthens Pepperl + Fuchs Distribution Partnership
Published 20 Apr 2026
Thorne & Derrick is pleased to reaffirm its distribution partnership with Pepperl + Fuchs, with a renewed focus on Enterprise Mobility solutions for hazardous area and industrial applications. This includes rugged ATEX mobile phones and ATEX tablets designed to support safe communication and digital workflows in environments where standard consumer devices are not suitable.
The partnership brings together two complementary strengths. Pepperl + Fuchs is globally recognised for its innovation, product quality and certified solutions for demanding industrial environments, while Thorne & Derrick provides specialist distribution, market knowledge and application support to help customers source the right products with confidence.
By working closely together, both businesses are well placed to improve customer access to key product ranges, strengthen product visibility in the market and support safer, more effective operations across hazardous area applications.
What This Means for Customers
- Improved access to certified hazardous area communication devices
- Stronger specialist support for product selection and application guidance
- Greater visibility across key Pepperl + Fuchs product ranges
- Continued investment in training, content and customer support
- A stronger route to market for hazardous area and industrial solutions
Terry McDonald, Sales & Business Development Manager at Thorne & Derrick, commented:
“Pepperl + Fuchs is a highly respected name in hazardous area technology, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting customers with trusted products, practical guidance and responsive service. By working closely together, we are well placed to strengthen awareness of the range and help customers identify the right solutions for their applications.”
Karen Jarrett, Team Lead UK and Ireland at Pepperl + Fuchs, added:
“Thorne & Derrick brings strong market understanding and a clear focus on supporting customers in hazardous area applications. We are pleased to continue working together and to build on a partnership that helps improve access to Pepperl + Fuchs solutions across key industrial sectors.”
Pepperl + Fuchs ATEX Mobile Phones & Tablets
A particular area of focus is Pepperl + Fuchs Enterprise Mobility, including ATEX mobile phones and ATEX tablets for hazardous area and industrial applications.
These devices support safe communication and digital workflows in environments where standard consumer technology is not suitable, helping operators work more effectively across sectors such as oil & gas, chemical processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, utilities, energy and wider industrial processing.
Ideal for: oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy, utilities and other hazardous industrial sectors.
Alongside this strengthened partnership, Thorne & Derrick is continuing to invest in refreshed product content, improved online visibility and wider support across key Pepperl + Fuchs categories.
With particular focus on ATEX mobile phones and ATEX tablets, the aim is to make it easier for customers to access rugged, certified communication devices backed by specialist support.
Thorne & Derrick looks forward to building further on its relationship with Pepperl + Fuchs and supporting customers with trusted hazardous area solutions for demanding industrial environments.
