T&D support Patchwork, a neighbourhood youth project set up in 2001 by local people. Patchwork is a charity (1157186) and a company limited by guarantee (8510835) based in Benwell in the west end of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Their aim is to improve the life chances of children and young people aged 5-25yrs in the local area. Local people continue to manage and oversee the project.
Helping and educating young people is at the heart of Patchwork’s objectives including those who are involved in the criminal justice system or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinion.
Through their leisure time activities Patchwork helps to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so they grow into full maturity as individuals with improved life conditions and reaching their full potential.
âž¡ For more information on the Patchwork Project and how you can get involved, see the contact details below or visit their Facebook page hereÂ
Address: 83 Adelaide Terrace, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB
Telephone: 0191 273 9700
Patchwork is run by three principles:
The way Patchwork put these into practice is through the following:
Indoor Climbing, Laser Quest & Ice Skating are just some of the activities that the Patchwork Project has facilitated for young people in 2022 so far
Pizza Making & Bike Rides are just some of the activities that young people in the west end of Newcastle can get involved in
UKEX Certification For The FX Series
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Compact Enclosure Heaters & Thermostats
EXHEAT Industrial has announced today that it has successfully been awarded the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking in compliance to the new UKEX Scheme. The new UKEX certificate covers the FX series, which includes the FX Enclosure Compact Heaters and FXT Thermostats.
With the recent transition from the previous CE marking, EXHEAT Industrial is proud to be the first enclosure heater manufacturer who holds the UKEX certification. By ensuring compliance with the UKCA requirements, this assures customers that the products in the FX series continues to be approved for use for the market in Great Britain.
As the market leading manufacturer of hazardous electric heaters and controls, EXHEAT Industrial strives to fulfil customers’ needs as a priority and to stay up to date by providing quality products that are certified for use in global projects.
âž¡ Read More: UKCA Conformity Assessment | EXHEAT Industrial LTD & Thorne & Derrick Statement
The FX range of hazardous area enclosure heaters manufactured by EXHEAT provides an array of enclosure / cabinet heating solutions, and are available in both fixed duty and self-regulating variants – the EXHEAT FX range of electric heaters are ATEX Certified & Approved can also manufacture bespoke self-regulating designs to suit any space restraint or duty requirement.
This range of electrical heating products are certified for use in hazardous areas where the potentially explosive atmosphere is classified as a Zone 1 or Zone 2 (IIA, IIB, IIC) gas group or Zone 21 or 22 (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC) dust groups according to ATEX.
FX heaters can be controlled using the EXHEAT FXT control thermostats certified according to ATEX to provide safe and reliable heat in hazardous areas industries.
➡ Extensive range of electrical heating solutions are available including Exd Flameproof type products.
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are Specialist Distributors of Explosion Proof & Protection Equipment to provide safe and reliable Power, Heat, Ventilation & Lighting to hazardous areas.
EXHEAT Industrial Ltd experience in producing heaters suitable for use within hazardous areas and their range of custom made heaters means EXHEAT and Thorne & Derrick can provide a heating solution for almost any situation. The range of process heaters and industrial heaters are manufactured in the UK. EXHEAT have over 20 years experience which guarantees the customer receives highest quality product.
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of ATEX & IECEx 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 UK and international projects.
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Welcome to our industry bulletin – VISION.
So what is VISION?
VISION is our monthly round-up of industry news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, webinars and career opportunities from Thorne & Derrick. Take a moment to Follow Us on LinkedIn to receive future VISION.
Working in partnership with leading hire company ESS VPPLC , Thorne & Derrick were invited to an MOD facility to conduct a demonstration and trial of the LFH ATEX certified heater.
The client reached out to T&D as they required a temporary ATEX heating solution to help improve the curing times of paint coatings. They were experiencing some issues with their current heaters on site which were found to be cycling hot and cold, meaning that the paint was not drying effectively.
Thorne & Derrick attended site and provided a product demonstration of the LFH Fan Heater to key stakeholders. The demo and trial proved successful: the client’s representatives were impressed with the performance of the heaters and the improvements it made to curing times.
ESS worked with Thorne & Derrick to add a range of LFH heaters to their hire fleet which were delivered within 48 hours. The client is now using several heaters on site.
The LFH and MFH Hazardous Area Heaters are now available for hire via our trusted and approved hire partners.
With a space-saving and energy-efficient heater design, The MFH and LFH fan assisted heaters can both deliver a powerful stream of warm air that can be felt several meters away, even in ambient temperatures as low as -40°C. The heaters are additionally certified to BS EN ISO 80079-36:2016 and BS EN ISO 80079-37:2016 standards for constructional safety, and are suitable for use in both onshore and offshore environments.
Please get in touch to discuss hire rates.
Thorne & Derrick have supplied a school with a heater and thermostat to heat a small chemical store. A range of chemicals were present on site which meant that a product suitable for use in hazardous areas was required.
Chemicals included:
After careful evaluation of the application and reviewing their chemical stock list, the client purchased the FAW-C Compact Hazardous Area Heater and HFT40 Stainless Steel Thermostat.
The FAW stainless steel hazardous area air warmers provide a versatile, compact air warming solution for small work and storage areas. The range is certified for use in hazardous areas where the atmosphere is classified as a Zone 1 or 2 (IIA, IIB, IIC) gas group, and is certified to Ex e standard for increased safety.
 Exheat FAW Hazardous Area Air Warmers |
 Flameproof Air Sensing Thermostats |
The HFT range of hazardous area thermostats are supplied in flameproof enclosures for the temperature control of work storage areas, in conjunction with a hazardous area air heater.
Thorne & Derrick can also supply storage units capable of storing most liquids as well as most container sizes while being fully compliant with all current UK liquid storage regulations. We can also offer ATEX certified equipment to upgrade an existing store which has been reclassified as a hazardous area. Contact us for more information.
Josh – The latest apprentice to pass with flying colours.
All staff at Thorne & Derrick would like to say a huge congratulations to one of our Customer Service Apprentices, Josh Thomson, who passed his Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship with Distinction.
Josh from T&D
Josh has worked extremely hard over the past 18 months and has not let the challenging circumstances of the pandemic affect his learning. He has achieved an overall grade of DISTINCTION with a 100% pass rate – in the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Terry McDonald, Sales & Business Development Manager at T&D said: “Huge congratulations to Josh for passing his Customer Service apprenticeship with 100% pass rate. I’m thrilled to see Josh develop his skills and continue to learn and enjoy his role in sales and customer service. He has settled in well with the rest of the team and is not afraid to show his personality through any task. Here’s to a long and successful career with T&D.”
It has been a challenging year completing the apprenticeship under lockdown restrictions which has meant distance learning and few opportunities for practical training, but Josh has not let this hold him back.
Josh’ Mentor from Northern Skills Group: “Well done, all your hard work has paid off and you should be proud of yourself and your achievement. it has been a pleasure working with you and I wish you well in your future.”
Thorne & Derrick are enthusiastic supporters of Apprenticeships and work closely with Northern Skills Group to recruit new and next generation staff into the business for integration into our future growth strategy.
Thorne & Derrick are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year’s annual chemical, pharma & process industries supply chain expo.
When: 11th & 12th May, 2022
Where: NEC, Birmingham, UK
CHEMUK 2022 will return on the 11th & 12th May running in Hall 1 at the NEC, Birmingham. Thorne & Derrick will be exhibiting for the very first time. Pop to stand G3 to say hi to Terry McDonald, sales and business development manager at Thorne & Derrick.
CHEMUK is the UK’s only trade show dedicated to bringing together the multi-layer Chemicals/Chemical Product development, specification & processing/manufacturing communities, with crucial supply chain supplier groups.
Register Here For FREE – https://lnkd.in/dPAAuQMe
Thorne & Derrick will be featuring a range of products and solutions including innovations in Power, Heat, Ventilation, Lighting & Security for use in harsh industrial and hazardous area environments – helping to improve our clients’ operational efficiency and safety.
Last year, Raytec announced their widely anticipated second generation of SPARTAN Linear Generation II, stocked and distributed by Thorne & Derrick.
We are pleased to announce that we will be collaborating with Raytec for the second time with a joint webinar, focussing on the next generation of ATEX Lighting.
Following the successful UKCA webinar delivered last year, Thorne & Derrick are looking forward to walking you through the new features and performance upgrades of the Linear Generation II.
When:Â Wednesday 6th April 2022 10.00am BST (London)
Duration:Â 40mins (Inc Q&A)
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Raytec Midpower Flood – To be launched and stocked by T&D in the coming months.
Following the release of the Generation II, Raytec have announced the launch of the NEW mid-power flood and bay light fittings – to be launched in May 2022.
Available with dedicated Flood and Bay bracketry, the new Mid-Power luminaires provide users with great flexibility and are ideal for a wide range of applications. The SPARTAN Mid-Power Flood and Bay luminaires are fully certified for Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas, including ATEX, IECEx and UKCA.
WARRIOR Mid-Power Flood and Bay are also available for heavy duty industrial applications, providing all the durability of the Ex variant for safe area applications.
The range is constructed using tough, marine grade aluminium designed to withstand even the most challenging conditions, and has been designed with maintenance in mind, featuring an innovative modular design to allow quick and easy on-site servicing.
Look out for further details from T&D about the new range and it’s release.
This month, Natalie Lundie (Supply Chain & Marketing Lead) attended the LinkedIn for Business Development workshop ran by NEPIC and Supply Chain North East. The course, which was ran by Nevil Tynemouth FF.ISP, was insightful and provided helpful strategies for using LinkedIn more effectively as a business.
Thorne & Derrick are a member of NEPIC, which is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the needs and interests of the chemical-processing sector in the North East of England. Thank you to NEPIC and Supply Chain North East for organising the workshop, and we look forward to attending more events in the near future.
Natalie Lundie attending the LinkedIn for Business Development workshop
FPSO capable of carrying 2 million barrels explodes off coast of Nigeria
Date: 2nd to 3rd February, 2022
Location: Offshore, Nigeria
Vessel: Trinity Spirit
Company: Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL).
Vessel Details: Built in 1976, carrying capacity of 274,774 Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT). 337 meters long and 54.5 meters wide.
A production and storage vessel which can hold up to two million barrels of oil has exploded off the coast of Nigeria with 10 crew members on board. The FPSO Trinity Spirit was situated near Warri in southern Nigeria when it burst into flames.
At least three people have reportedly died while four are still missing following the explosion.
While it is not yet clear how much oil will be spilled by the Trinity Spirit, commentators have warned Nigeria was now facing its second environmental disaster in three months after a huge oil spill from a disused, capped well head released 20,000 barrels of oil a day for a month into the waterways of Nembe, in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state.
Read the full news article here
This dramatic video shows the ship on fire with thick black smoke rising into the sky as it appears to be sinking.
Every industry has its own language, terms and acronyms. Below is a selection of the common terms in use in the Explosion industry today and how they are employed in current directives.
This month’s selections focus on IP ratings:
IP 65 – IP rated as “dust tight” and protected against water projected from a nozzle.
IP 66 – IP rated as “dust tight” and protected against heavy seas or powerful jets of water.
IP 67 – IP rated as “dust tight” and protected against immersion. for 30 minutes at depths 150mm – 1000mm
IP 68 – IP rated as “dust tight” and protected against complete, continuous submersion in water.
The chart below demonstrated how an IP Rating is formed.
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 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 ControlÂ
Compact Enclosure Heaters & Thermostats
EXHEAT Industrial is pleased to announce that it has successfully been rewarded the CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) certification for the FX series, which includes the FX Enclosure Compact Heaters and FXT Thermostats.
In addition to the existing certifications, the new CCC certificate expands EXHEAT Industrial’s global market and assures customers that the products in the FX series are certified to be imported and used in the Chinese market. Thorough inspections were carried out to ensure that the products indicated conform to the local regulations.
EXHEAT is a globally renowned manufacturer of hazardous area electric process heating and control systems – Thorne & Derrick, Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, are the largest stockist and supplier of EXHEAT heaters in the UK including ATEX and IECEx certified electrical heating products.
EXHEAT Industrial together with Thorne & Derrick always aim to deliver the most suitable product solutions to customers from all over the world. The continuous effort of going through strict assessments allows us to maintain the relevant standards. This allows EXHEAT to focus on providing more globally certified quality products to their customers.
EXHEAT FX hazardous area compact enclosure heaters provide flameproof heating and air warming for Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Flammable Gas) and Zone 21 & Zone 22 (Dust) hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres according to ATEX Directive.
The EXHEAT FX range of flameproof finned extruded enclosure heaters is designed specifically for frost protection, anti-condensation and temperature control.
The FX enclosure/cabinet heaters can also be easily integrated with the FXT range of thermostats for enhanced temperature management.
The FXT thermostats are a range of compact hazardous area thermostats that provide smart and energy-efficient temperature management for heaters up to 2kW. They can be engineered (upon request) with custom set-points to suit individual requirements.
FXT thermostats are designed to complement the FX, FXE and FXS range of enclosure/cabinet heaters. They can also be utilised for many other standalone applications.
The FXT thermostats are available in the following variants:
EXHEAT Industrial Ltd experience in producing heaters suitable for use within hazardous areas and their range of custom made heaters means EXHEAT and Thorne & Derrick can provide a heating solution for almost any situation. The range of process heaters and industrial heaters are manufactured in the UK. EXHEAT have over 20 years experience which guarantees the customer receives highest quality product.
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of ATEX & IECEx 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 UK and international projects.
Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Fans | Security Locking & Access ControlÂ
The EVde from Technor with its already proven robustness for use within potentially explosive atmospheres, now features LED technology.
This series of explosion proof wellglass lighting for is suitable for many different installation options, including ceiling, suspension, pole and wall installations in hazardous area zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.
Furthermore, these flameproof LED lights are manufactured from copper-free aluminium and tempered glass; provided with AISI304 or AISI316L stainless steel hardware and screws.
Thanks to LED technology, EVde LED series delivers safety for people and the environment, reducing carbon footprint; efficiency granted from energy-saving and long-lasting lamps; high luminous performances to facilitate working conditions.
Technor EVde hazardous area lighting is compliant with:
The EVde LED well glass range is available in three variations; L6K (single lamp), L11K (single lamp) and L22K (single lamp).
| Order Code | Description | Wattage | Lumens | Lm/WÂ | Diameter |
| L6K | Single Lamp | 45 | 7950 | 135 | 220mm |
| L11K | Single Lamp | 84 | 11000 | 131 | 280mm |
| L22K | Double Lamp | 168 | 22000 | 131 | 2 x 280mm |
Contact Thorne & Derrick for the competitive supply of the complete range of Wolf Safety Lamp portable & temporary lighting products including handlamps, torches, warning lights, tank lighting and floodlights.
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 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 ControlÂ
Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery
Published 13 Mar 2020
Press Release Date: 02.04.2020 uploaded by Chris Dodds (T&D Sales + Marketing Manager) World’s First Fully Certified ATEX Doors Thorne & Derrick International, the Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, today announce the signing of a Commercial Distribution Agreement...
Published 04 Jul 2019
Press Release Date: 04.07.2019 uploaded by Chris Dodds (T&D Sales + Marketing Manager) Category: Stockist Distributor Agreement Announcement Thorne & Derrick International announce that they have signed a Preferred Distributor Agreement with Raytec, the world leading manufacturer of LED...
