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Published 16 Oct 2025
When temperatures drop, industrial sites face a costly seasonal problem — fluids stored in drums and IBCs freezing or thickening. Whether you’re storing oils, adhesives, resins, chemicals, or food products, cold weather can cause viscosity changes, product solidification, and downtime. If these materials freeze or become too viscous to...
Published 09 Oct 2025
Thorne & Derrick International, a leading global supplier of specialist electrical, mechanical, and safety products to the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, marked its 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion with an elegant celebration at the historic Beamish Hall in County Durham. The milestone event, held on 4th October brought...
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 &...
