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...
