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The National Tree Week 2021
The National Tree Week is all about celebrating our trees and planting as many as we can. Platipus developed the first tree anchoring system which has become a critical factor in safely planting any semi to mature trees, whilst maximising their natural...
Highway project on the A9 in Nîmes
Highway project on the A9 in Nîmes, France. Platipus S4 Ground Anchors, supplied by EURO-TEC, were installed to provide erosion control for this slope. Full case study coming soon. [dsm_image_carousel _builder_version="4.14.1"...
Great attendance at FutureScape Event 2021
We had a great day at the FutureScape Event yesterday meeting some lovely people. If you are attending today be sure to visit Mandy Balcombe and Ricky De Abreu on Stand C93 where they will be very pleased to answer any tree anchoring, irrigation and living wall...
EMERGENCY ANCHORS – Dispatch in 6 hours!
EMERGENCY ANCHORS: Less than 6 hours from order to dispatch for a failed railway embankment & drainage scheme. Great job from the Platipus production team.
Concept to Completion webinar in with OGI
Join us for our ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar in conjunction with OGI Groundwater Specialists Ltd. Eur Ing Dr Stephen Thomas MBA FICE CEng will present his innovative design comprising of groundwater management, slope reinforcement & erosion control from the...
Remembrance Day
Today we remember the brave who gave their lives so we could live ours. Thank you.
Fantastic attendance at yesterdays webinar!
Fantastic attendance at yesterdays webinar with Kate Gould, we thoroughly enjoyed listening to her talk us through the design of this amazing garden & how she overcame some of the challenges presented by the site. Thank you to everyone that attended we hope you...
We will be presenting at GEOTEX Leeds tomorrow
We will be presenting at GEOTEX Leeds tomorrow. It is an excellent chance to hear from experts in the ground & environmental engineering industries, plus the opportunity to have a chat with the team of specialists during the coffee & lunch breaks.
BAT anchor assemblies to secure an air dome
A collection of BAT Anchor Assemblies ready for installation to secure an air dome at a Community Sports Centre.
We had a great time at the Landscape Show
We’ve had a great time meeting new people and some familiar friends, including David Stevens FSGD, FCI Hort at The Landscape Show at The NEC, Birmingham this week.
Sheet piling solution – Hybrid Design
This 3.5m high road embankment affected by scouring and flooding resulted in some shallow sliding of the bank face inducing cracks in the adjacent footway and bus lay-by. Furthermore, a potential deep seated failure could...
Congratulations to Ann-Marie Powell for her 2 awards at the Society of Garden Designers Awards 2021
Congratulations to Ann-Marie Powell - MSGD and Ann-Marie Powell Gardens Studio on their success at the SGD Awards 2021. Two well deserved awards for Sopwell House hotel. We are extremely proud to have played a small part in making Ann-Marie’s amazing vision &...
Fitted Anchors and concealed fittings at the Premiere League
With the The Premier League returning this weekend after the International break, we look back at a project that we completed providing anchor points for a pitch cover at Wolves F.C. The anchors were installed & proof tested to an engineered design, all fittings...
Upcoming events in November and December
It has been great to be back at GEOTEX in Bristol today, for the first time since early 2020. Some very interesting presentations from expert speakers within the Ground & Environmental Engineering industry. Update your knowledge at one of the next events in Leeds...
A great example of a G-WALL, Modular Living Wall System
A great example of a 4m² G-WALL, Modular Living Wall System, that was planted from seed earlier this year.
Supporting World Mental Health Day
Supporting World Mental Health Day today. There are many ways to improve your mental health, one of which is the impact that nature has on your mental and physical wellbeing. Here at Platipus we have the pleasure of working within the landscaping industry; improving...
The stunning Rockwood Estate is up for sale at £19.7 million
As always Platipus Anchors add value! The stunning Rockwood Estate is up for sale at £19.7 million. As part of the redevelopment our Earth Anchors were used to enable the construction of an extension to the rear of the property. You can read a little bit more about...
Learn more about all of our solar solutions
In situations where traditional foundation solutions have failed or are failing, due to incorrect installation or unsuitable ground conditions, a selection of bespoke wire stay solutions are available to help stabilize the array and provide additional restraint...
Floating solar arrays
Floating solar arrays are a direct response to the lack of space. They preserve valuable land & represent a serious alternative to ground mounted PV systems. As directional change of solar panels can reduce electricity production, it is critical that a floating...
The wonderful Garden Designer Hannah Phillips
We have had a great week so far at RHS Chelsea Flower Show with lots of fun and laughter. We have met some fabulous people along the way including the wonderful Garden Designer Hannah Phillips, who's amazing G-WALL design was one of the top entries in last year’s...
Off-grid & standalone Photovoltaic Systems
Platipus ground anchors are perfectly suited for most off-grid & standalone systems. The anchors can be easily installed by hand with simple tools & unskilled labour, removing the need for specialised equipment. As the anchor system & installation...
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