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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.
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Published 06 Mar 2026
Ensuring Intensive Industrial Cleaning Without Compromising Electrical Safety Industrial facilities often rely on intensive cleaning procedures to maintain safe and hygienic operating environments. Industries such as food processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production and heavy industry must regularly perform high-pressure washdowns, sanitation routines and equipment cleaning. While these procedures are...
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Published 04 Mar 2026
Women leading the way in heavy industry In recognition of International Women’s Day, Thorne & Derrick International is highlighting the growing contribution of women across its business and reaffirming its commitment to developing talent within traditionally male-dominated sectors. Women now represent 40% of the company’s workforce, supporting engineered, certified...
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Published 26 Feb 2026
Safe Communication In Explosive Atmospheres Industrial sites operating in oil & gas, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals and energy production frequently contain hazardous areas where explosive gases or combustible dusts may be present. In these environments, standard consumer smartphones and tablets cannot be used safely. Electrical sparks, battery faults, excessive surface...
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Published 26 Feb 2026
marechal high current connectors In heavy industry, power failure isn’t just inconvenient it’s costly, dangerous and disruptive. When you’re dealing with 150A, 250A, or even 400A at up to 1000V, standard electrical connectors simply aren’t built to cope. Heat, vibration, dust ingress, water exposure and hazardous atmospheres demand specialist...
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Published 08 Jan 2026
Storm Goretti is already impacting Europe, bringing a combination of freezing temperatures, snow, ice and strong winds across key industrial regions. While transport disruption and power outages dominate headlines, the most serious risks are being felt quietly across hazardous area industrial sites where temperature control is fundamental to safe...
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