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Evolution from Local Distributor to Trusted International Partner for High Voltage, Process & Hazardous Area Solutions – Thorne & Derrick Celebrates Local to Global over 40 Years

Published 13 Jun 2025

Thorne & Derrick Celebrates Local to Global over 40 Years Thorne & Derrick International, a leading distributor of power systems, hazardous area equipment, and process heating solutions, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Established in 1985 by Victor Thorne and Brian Derrick, the business started trading...

Bio Logistics Phase II Coprocessing | Heat Tracing For Biodiesel Production in Spain

Published 13 Jun 2025

Project Spotlight – Biodiesel Heat Tracing in Spain As the global energy industry pivots toward sustainable solutions, trace heating continues to play a vital role in supporting the infrastructure required for cleaner fuels like biodiesel. The focus on the project was to ensure the reliable and energy-efficient transport of...

Custom Heating Jackets For Pipework Systems, Containers, Drums, Pumps and Valves By Eltherm

Published 23 May 2025

Competitive Pricing | UK Heat Trace Stockist & Supplier | Industrial & Hazardous Areas Custom Heating Jackets Thorne & Derrick are an official UK distributor of Eltherm heating jackets, providing advanced, custom-engineered surface heating solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. These flexible, high-performance heating jackets are designed...

Maximising Gas Cylinder Efficiency with Eltherm Gas Bottle Heaters

Published 21 May 2025

Eltherm Gas Bottle Heaters Efficient, Reliable Heating for Pressurised Gas Supply Gas, one of the three fundamental states of matter, is highly compressible and typically stored in robust cylindrical or spherical containers. However, as gas is extracted—especially at high rates or low fill levels—bottle pressure can drop and condensation...

How to Identify Fake ATEX-Certified Equipment: 5 Expert-Backed Tips

Published 16 May 2025

How to Identify Fake ATEX-Certified Equipment: 5 Expert-Backed Tips In environments where explosive atmospheres are a real risk, the use of compliant, genuine ATEX-certified equipment is critical—not only for operational safety but also for regulatory adherence. Unfortunately, fake ATEX products are increasingly entering global markets, putting lives, assets, and...