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 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...
Published 10 Jul 2025
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...
Published 09 Jul 2025
A Revolutionary Lighting Solution for Hazardous Environments SPARTAN Recess is a next-generation recessed LED luminaire designed specifically by Raytec for hazardous industrial areas, including oil & gas, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and offshore facilities. Engineered to meet ATEX, IECEx, and UL/cUL certifications, this explosion-proof lighting solution delivers superior illumination, energy efficiency, and unmatched durability in the most...
