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And the winner of the APL Awards 2023 is
And the winner is…. Esse Landscapes, for their Ferndale project! A huge congratulations for winning the award for 'Project Valued £175,000 - £250,000', sponsored by Platipus, at todays Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards. Well done!
APL Awards 2023
APL AWARDS: The Platipus Landscape Solutions team, Mandy Balcombe and Ricky De Abreu, are excited to welcome some of our fantastic Landscape Industry friends; Adam White FLI PPLI, Alistair Bayford, Mark Wheeler, Rob Jones, Andy Sturgeon, Ann-Marie Powell - FSGD,...
We are at the Landscape Innovation Confex in Dubai
We are exhibiting at the Landscape Innovation Confex in Dubai today. The number of Dubai residents is expected to increase from 3.3 million in 2020 to 5.8 million by 2040. Designed to make Dubai the city with the world’s best quality of life, the event aims to...
Rail Infrastructure Networking event – London
We are exhibiting at the Rail Infrastructure Networking (RIN) event in London today. If you are in the area and would like to find out more how Platipus Earth Anchoring Systems can help with your rail applications Max du Plessis would be pleased to meet you....
International Women’s Day 2023
On this International Women's Day, we take the opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions of women in our business. Mandy Balcombe has been a part of our company for more than 17 years and has played a significant role in the growth of our...
World Engineering Day 2023
At Platipus Anchors, we are proud to celebrate the World Engineering Day and the important role that engineering plays in shaping our society and future. We thrive on providing innovative anchoring solutions for a diverse range of engineering applications and industry...
Visit as at the Rail Scotland Conference 2023 in Glasgow
We are exhibiting at the Rail Scotland Conference in Glasgow today. If you would like to learn more about how Platipus Earth Anchoring Systems can help with your rail applications Warren Glover and Stewart MacArthur would be pleased to meet you. Alternatively, you can...
Happy St David’s Day or rather Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
Happy St David's Day or rather Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! We are very proud of all the companies we work with and amazing projects we have completed in beautiful Wales. Here are just a few. #wales #stdavidsday #welsh #platipus #geotechnicalengineering #engineering...
Training with our French partners at the Platipus UK operation
Great to spend time again with our French Partners EURO-TEC at the Platipus UK operation this week. Julien Veyret has been updating Clément Pawlik and Job Schouten on our latest product innovations, installation techniques and discussing exciting new opportunities....
We are at the Myplant & Garden International Green Expo in Milan
It has been a busy week for conferences and exhibitions. Today we are supporting our Distributor Veris Italia at Myplant & Garden International Green Expo in Milan. Every element that makes up the landscape industry is present at the fair: research, design,...
Fantastic first day at GeoAfrica 23
Fantastic first day for Warren Glover and Julien Veyret at GeoAfrica in Egypt meeting some really interesting conference delegates. If you would like to find out more about our range of anchoring solutions for erosion control, slope stability and earth retaining...
Transportation Oil & Gas Congress 2023
The 2-day Transportation Oil & Gas Congress 2023 has started today in Istanbul, Turkey. Visit Jeff Curnick on the Platipus booth to learn how to counteract pipeline buoyancy and support associated applications i.e. slope stabilisation using ground anchors. The...
BALI – South Thames Regional Suppliers Event
We will be exhibiting at the British Association of Landscape Industries - South Thames Regional Suppliers Event at Provender Nurseries Limited on 23 February. The afternoon will provide a great opportunity to network with suppliers from across the region including...
International Green Wall Day 2023
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Visit us at GeoAfrica23 in Cairo
The primary objective of the conference is to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the latest technical advances, opportunities, and future prospects in the field of geosynthetics. The conference program will include a variety of presentations,...
The Platipus Guy Fixing System
Above ground guying provides extremely effective support for trees in highly exposed areas or that may require correction against leaning. The annual threat of hurricanes and typhoons globally has also meant that there is a need to offer additional above ground...
Patipus Provides bespoke tree anchoring solution for Crown Estate’s Greening Program in Central London.
Regent Street, London Project Overview Platipus were approached by Michael Gargan, from Street Tree Limited, to provide a bespoke anchoring solution for a variety of semi-mature trees. These trees were to be installed into special planters as part of a greening...
Happy New Year from the Platipus Team
Happy New Year from the Platipus Team, we wish you all a healthy, happy & successful 2023! #happynewyear #newyear #geotechnicalengineering #groundanchors #landscapearchitecture
The Platipus Team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2022
The Platipus Team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2022, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy & successful 2023! Our offices will be closed over the festive period from 5pm on 22nd Dec 2022 returning on 3rd Jan 2023....
Platipus Anchors & Geosynthetics Ltd design a bespoke solution
Platipus Anchors & Geosynthetics Ltd design a bespoke solution to create a pleasing green space for new residents. #platipus #platipusanchors #earthanchors #slopestability #floodrisk #geotechnicalengineering #engineering #civilengineering #erosioncontrol New life...
“10 YEARS AFTER THE STORM”
In 2012, shortly after the dedication of Four Freedoms Park where (120) Lindenwood trees were anchored with the Platipus RF2P Rootball Fixing System, Super Storm Sandy struck. The remnants of Hurricane Sandy brought torrential rain and produced over 70 mph wind gusts....
#NationalTreeWeek is about celebrating the start of the tree planting season.
#NationalTreeWeek is about celebrating the start of the tree planting season. As a global business, we are also involved with tree planting all around the world so today we thought we would show you some of the interesting places where we have supported newly planted...
Supporting #NationalTreeWeek, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration.
Supporting #NationalTreeWeek, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Across the country, people will plant thousands of semi-mature trees to mark the start of the winter tree planting season. Irrigating and aerating a newly planted tree is essential to its...
Platipus is supporting #NationalTreeweek, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration.
Platipus is supporting #NationalTreeweek, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. As tree rootball anchoring specialists we thought we would show you some incredible UK landscape projects and gardens, where trees have played a prominent role. Are you ready...
Platipus is 40 years old!
Today Platipus officially celebrates our 40th birthday. We would like to say thank you to all of our customers and employees who have supported us over the past 4 decades. We look forward to working with you for many more years to come.
We are at FutureScape 2022
If you are attending FutureScape Event today be sure to visit Mandy Balcombe and Ricky De Abreu on Stand C92 where they will be very pleased to answer any questions on tree anchoring, irrigation, living walls and our latest innovation Plati-Guard Tree Protection Mesh....
Remembrance Day
Today we remember and honour the brave who gave their lives so we could live ours. Thank you. #remembrance #remembranceday #lestweforget #respect #peace
Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) can be used to provide a safe method of working, securing personnel and items of plant
Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) can be used to provide a safe method of working, securing personnel and items of plant, to allow projects to be carried out with minimal or no disruption to services. Typically anchors can be installed using hand-held...
National Engineering Day 2022
Today we are proud to celebrate National Engineering Day and how engineering can #ImproveLives. This may be creating a solar park to generate clean renewable energy and reduce the effects of climate change, designing pipeline infrastructure to deliver valuable...
Navy Pier in Chicago
Some fantastic photos of Navy Pier in Chicago captured at different times of the day. The pier boasts shopping and dining options along with a botanical garden, a Ferris wheel and many seasonal activities. To alleviate stability and safety concerns on the pier, caused...
Building and Maintaining Strong Defences
Gabion Wall Stabilisation in the Brecon Beacons. Earlier this year, Platipus Anchors provided Percussion Driven Earth Anchors to stabilise this failing wall which protects several properties from flooding. Read the full article below or in the Autumn Edition of the...
Platipus Ground Anchor installation for Erosion Control
Erosion control is the practice of preventing or controlling the effects of wind or water in land development, coastal areas, river banks and construction. Effective erosion control manages surface runoff and is an important technique in preventing water pollution,...
Green 2022 at the Flanders Expo in Gent, Belgium
Another week another exhibition. Today we are at Green 2022 (25-27 Sep), the trade fair for private and public green sector, taking place at the Flanders Expo in Gent, Belgium. Ricky De Abreu and Julien Veyret will be showcasing the range of Platipus Tree Anchoring...
We are at South East Construction Expo in Crawley
Today we are at South East Construction Expo in Crawley, West Sussex. If you would like to find out more how Platipus Earth Anchoring Systems can support or stabilise your Construction applications Max du Plessis would be pleased...
Platipus at GaLaBau 2022, Nurnberg
Today is the start of GaLaBau 2022 (14-17 Sep) in Nürnberg, the leading International Trade Fair for Urban Green and Open Spaces. Matthias Klatte, Ricky De Abreu and Bianca Curnick are super excited to be showcasing the range of Platipus Tree Anchoring &...
We are at Majestic Trees 20th Anniversary Landscape Industry Symposium
We are having a great time at the Majestic Trees 20th Anniversary Landscape Industry Symposium. The stage is set for some fantastic topics and speakers including James Alexander Sinclair, Steve McCurdy, Mark Gregory, Andy Sturgeon and Kate Gould Gardens Limited who...
We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, after 70 years of unwavering and devoted service to our nation. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to The Royal Family.
We are at EuroGeo7 in Warsaw!
Fantastic first day for Warren Glover and Julien Veyret at EuroGeo7 in Warsaw, Poland. If you would like to find out more about our range of anchoring solutions for erosion control, slope stability and earth retaining structures visit them on Stand MB30....
Temporary bridge on the A7 motorway in France
Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) providing additional support for this temporary bridge on the A7 motorway in France. Working with our partner EURO-TEC we were able to respond to this urgent request supplying nearly 400 anchor systems in less than a...
World Photography Day 2022 – Our favourite photos from our projects
To celebrate The World Photography Day, we have selected some of our favourite photos from projects we have been involved all over the world. We hope you like them...
What is achievable in 6 weeks with out G-WALL
Before and After photos showing what can be achieved with the Platipus G-WALL Modular Living Wall System within just 6 weeks. As we expected, this Geranium G-WALL looks absolutely stunning! [dsm_before_after_image...
An interesting project – Riverbank in Powys, Wales
This interesting project using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) to secure gabion baskets on a riverbank in Powys, Wales. The gabion wall was being undermined from scouring, putting the houses on the riverbank at risk should it fail. The gabions were stabilised...
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is to mark 10 years since hosting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Today the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is to mark 10 years since hosting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We proudly look back at our involvement in these amazing games supplying anchoring solutions for all trees and the staging in the opening &...
The hottest day on record this week
UK could have its hottest day on record this week, with temperatures forecast over 40C. Trees planted strategically on main roads in the cities, living walls on buildings and vertical forests on skyscrapers help keep our cities cool and avoid the “urban heat island...
A geranium filled G-WALL
A lovely G-WALL full of Geraniums. Watch this space to see how they flourish into a colourful display.
Visit us at RHS Hampton Court – Stand HC363
The Platipus G-WALL Modular Living Wall and Tree Anchoring System have been used in the design of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) show garden at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. Feel free to visit the stunning APL garden or pop along to the...
Platipus at IGS UK Symposium
We had a fantastic day at the IGS UK Chapter Symposium at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Regional Sales Manager Warren Glover and Specialist Projects Manager Stewart MacArthur have been showing engineers how Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) can be...
Glastonbury Festival 2022
We celebrate the return of the Glastonbury this year, just like the other 210,000 revellers. On many occasions we have had the privilege of anchoring the main speaker stands either side of this iconic Pyramid stage. With 70 performance spaces and more than 1000...
Register for tomorrow’s Solar Anchoring Solutions webinar.
There is still time to register for tomorrow's Solar Anchoring Solutions webinar. Jeff Curnick & Warren Glover will guide you through this interesting topic, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Register now:...
Register Today for our Solar Anchoring Solutions Webinar on 23rd June
Join us for our webinar covering Anchoring Solutions for a range of Photovoltaic Applications, illustrated by relevant case studies and engaging animations. To Register click here: #platipus #platipusanchors #webinar #percussiondrivenearthanchors #PDEA #earthanchors...
SGD Symposium 2022 at the Hilltop Building – RHS Wisley
We are super excited that Mandy Balcombe and Ricky De Abreu from the Platipus Landscape team will be showcasing our G-WALL® Modular Living Wall System at the SGD Symposium 2022. The symposium's motto for this year is: "PAST - PRESENT - FUTURE: Finding answers to the...
Today is World Green Roof Day!
Today is World Green Roof Day! Towns and cities globally are going green to adapt to climate change. Green roofs also provide vital wildlife habitat and make life better for everyone. The Platipus G-ROOF Structural & Drainage System is ideal for intensive roof...
Platipus at RHS Chelsea 2022
We thought we would start off our RHS Chelsea '22 appreciation week with a bang! This is a collage of Platipus at Chelsea over the years. We love getting involved with the industry, meeting our friends, and helping out as often as we can. [dsm_image_carousel...
Register now for our next free webinar on HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
The government has an ambitious target to build 300,000 houses a year. This webinar is aimed at Developers, Designers and Contractors and will cover the use of Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) for maximising land use in housing development. Our updated...
Great day at Geotex Glasgow
Great day at GEOTEX in Glasgow. Warren Glover gave an engaging presentation, to an audience of engineers, on how Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) can be used for erosion control, slope stability and earth retaining structures. Why not continue your own...
Intersolar Europe 2022
Busy first day for Warren Glover and Julien Veyret at Intersolar Europe 2022 in Munich. If you would like to find out more about our range of anchoring solutions for Ground Mounted, Floating Solar (FPV), Retrofit and Off-Grid photovoltaic applications visit them in...
Visit us at Intersolar Europe 2022 in Munich
Don't miss your opportunity to visit us at Europe’s largest solar trade fair Intersolar Europe 2022 in Munich from 11 - 13 May 2022 in Hall A6, Stand 213 to learn about our range of anchoring solutions for Ground Mounted, Floating Solar (FPV), Retrofit and Off-Grid...
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is happening between 9 to 15 May 2022. The official theme is ‘loneliness’ and, across the week, we encourage you to build meaningful connections with your friends, family, colleagues and communities. Let’s Connect!
The TASK Academy Ltd provides a broad range of practical skills in landscaping
The TASK Academy Ltd provides a broad range of practical skills in landscaping and offers accredited courses to train professional designers, installers and gardeners. We were very happy to supply our G-WALL Modular Living System as part of their practical display at...
Carl Reeders had a fantastic time presenting our G-WALL Modular Living Wall System to some enthusiastic students at Capel Manor College this week. #learning #education #environment #livingwalls #greenwalls #gardendesign #landscaping #landscapedesign...
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