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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...
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...
The Queen’s Green Canopy Garden
We are very proud to have supplied David Dodd (Outdoor Room) with Platipus Deadman Tree Anchoring System with Plati-Mat for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden entitled 'The Queen’s Green Canopy Garden'. This garden has been created in support of the initiative to...
Concept to Completion webinar with Geosynthetics Limited
Join us for our ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar in conjunction with Geosynthetics Limited. Targeted at Developers, Designers and Contractors, Max du Plessis (Platipus) and Eddie Emblen (Geosynthetics) will demonstrate how combining ground anchors with suitable...
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
We are very excited to be displaying our G-WALL Modular Living Wall System at RHS Chelsea Flower Show next week, 21st-26th September. To find more visit stand 512 where Carl Reeders, Mandy Balcombe & Ricky De Abreu will be happy to help.
We developed a range of anchoring solutions for most frame designs
While rooftop solar arrays are the most common, there are many reasons to consider a ground mounted solar panel system. They are easy to place on open land, can be set at the perfect angle to optimize energy production and are extremely easy to access for cleaning and...
Ground anchors secure the heavy duty netting
This small but productive fish farm contains around 1,000,000 fish at any one time and damage or loss through hungry predators can be problem. Platipus ground anchors were used to secure the heavy duty netting that was needed to safeguard the growing fish from...
Preparations for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
Preparations for RHS Chelsea Flower Show are already in full swing. It was great to see some familiar faces yesterday & get a sneak peek at Taina Suonio's 'Finnish Soul Garden' & Gareth Wilson - MCIHort MPGCA 'Blue Diamond Forge Garden', built by Ross...
Counter uplifting an underground walkway in Northern Ireland
A solution was required to counter uplift for this underground walkway connecting two buildings on opposite sides of a road in Co Derry, Northern Ireland. 12 Platipus Anchors with 120 year design life were installed. The wire tendon was then passed over the walkway,...
Friday’s BBC Gardeners World Programme
The Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat & Piddler Tree Irrigation were featured on Friday's BBC Gardeners World Programme. We are very proud that the 'What Lies Beneath' Garden, designed by Professor David Stevens FSGD, FCI Hort, won Gold & Best...
Iinflatable water park in Hungary
Something different for a Friday! 40 x S6 and 16 x S8 anchor systems were used to secure this fantastic inflatable water park in Hungary. Have a great weekend everybody. [dsm_image_carousel _builder_version="4.10.4" _module_preset="default"...
Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems provided the needed support at Klyde Warren Park
Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the Klyde Warren Park is a combination of a green roof, bridge and tunnel positioned on top of the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. By designing the deck with trenches formed between the structural beams, trees were given room to grow...
Real-time installation of Platipus S6 Anchors
REAL TIME INSTALLATION: Less than 3 minutes to install Platipus S6 Anchors to a 3m driven depth, including extracting the drive rods. Efficient work by our Approved Installer Precision Cutting Ltd.
Vertical Garden for Strawberries
Every garden, no matter how small, has some vertical space, be it a wall or other suitable structure, that is perfect for populating with plants. The Platipus G-WALL® is an ideal living wall system for annuals, perennials, succulents, tropical and edibles such as...
Vegetation growing through a 20m dry-stone wall
Vegetation growing through this 20m dry-stone wall was causing buckling and fracturing, so Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors were driven through the spaces between the stones to reinforce the structure. As this was a public facing structure our recessed bronze...
Platipus ARGS ground anchors against wind & rainwater erosion
Combining a suitable geotextile, supplied by Geosynthetics Limited, with Platipus ARGS ground anchors provided an effective vegetated solution against wind & rainwater erosion on this Millwood Designer Homes development in Hawkhurst, Kent. From installation to...
Maggie’s Centres in Southampton are looking stunning!
The gardens at the Maggie's Centres in Southampton are looking stunning now that they are fully established. We are incredibly proud to have contributed to the project by providing the tree anchoring systems to secure the Hillier Nurseries Ltd trees. The centre was...
Fitted with Platipus Plati-Drains to provide drainage as well as restraint
A requirement for the planning permission of this housing development, in Cumbria, was the remediation of this old & unstable retaining wall adjacent to the site. As there were no weep holes in the wall the Platipus anchors were fitted with our Plati-Drains to...
Last week’s webinar with Jamie Butterworth
We really enjoyed listening to Jamie Butterworth for this weeks Platipus live webinar. He gave us an interesting & entertaining insight into his award winning gardens at RHS Chatsworth & RHS Hampton Court, along with a fantastic overview of his stunning new...
Barratt Developments plc project
Some nice photos of this prestigious 169 unit Barratt Developments plc project overlooking the sea at Honeycombe Beach in Bournemouth. During excavation into the hillside, Platipus ground anchors provided permanent lateral restraint to counteract overturning moments...
The importance of protecting our structures
With extreme weather events becoming a regular occurrence it is increasingly important to protect your structures from uplift in the case of high winds. Platipus earth anchors are an extremely reliable and effective solution for most frame designs and are suitable for...
Concept to completion with Jamie Butterworth and Platipus Anchors
Platipus Marine Anchors in Croatia
To help protect our blue planet we have developed a range of marine grade anchoring systems suitable for underwater and shoreline applications. These solutions are less intrusive than concrete and have minimal impact on the environment. This can be seen from the...
Platipus S8 Anchor Systems at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, NZ
We provide support for many temporary structures from grandstands, seating, staging to film sets. With many ICC cricket fixtures taking place this weekend we thought we would look back at a project we did at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, NZ where Platipus S8 anchor...
That’s why we use bronze anchors
Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture archaeologists have made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery on a HS2 project in Hillingdon, a rare hoard of over 300 bronze Iron Age coins, dating back 2175 years. And that’s why we use bronze anchors on permanent projects requiring a...
Royal Horticultural Society Hampton Court Garden Festival
Mandy Balcombe had a lovely day meeting various talented designers and contractors at the Royal Horticultural Society Hampton Court Garden Festival. She was thrilled to spend time with the highly talented Jamie Butterworth and Alan Williams on their RHS Feature Garden...
Platipus Rootball Fixing System used for a job at a Sevenoaks property
The Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat being used to secure a 6.5m Leylandii to provide screening and privacy at this property in Sevenoaks. Installation was completed by VB Garden Design.[dsm_image_carousel _builder_version="4.9.7"...
Concept To Completion Webinar with Mark Gregory – 21st June 2021
There is still time to register for Monday's ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar with VIP guest presenter Mark Gregory who will guides us through the challenges of completing the impressive Commonwealth & Mid Town Parks in Gibraltar.
A pipeline without adequate Buoyancy Control
A catastrophic example of what happens to a pipeline without adequate buoyancy control. There is still time to register for this week's free webinar on Pipelines. Aimed at Designers, Contractors & Pipeline Owners it will provide a practical insight into how earth...
G7 Summit 2021
As the G7 leaders meet at the Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate today, to discuss shared challenges over a three-day summit, we reflect on the part we played in the construction of this beach front regeneration & conferences facilities. Very impressive!...
Join us for our next live ‘Industry Specific’ webinar. Aimed at Designers, Contractors & Pipeline Owners it will provide a practical insight into how earth anchors can be used as an economical solution to counteract buoyancy and support associated pipeline...
Happy World Ocean Day!
A healthy ocean is a critical part of the solution to the climate crisis. To do our bit to help to protect 30% of the blue planet we have developed a range of marine grade anchoring solutions. These are less intrusive than a concrete dead-weight and have minimal...
Cut face slope support & Tree anchoring in France
Platipus ground anchors providing support, not only to the cut face slope but also the surrounding trees, before the construction of a new house in France. Nice work Anteq! Read more on LinkedIn.
Retaining Wall in Papamoa region, New Zealand
This retaining wall is part of an upgrade to the access for a reservoir that is crucial to the water supply in the Papamoa region in New Zealand. Platipus Anchors were used to provide the extra support to the wall that was required to widen the road on this steep...
What our Customers Say: Christine Mulinder, Garden Designer
G-WALL is the perfect backdrop for a range of architectural and visually striking plants to give vertical interest. It’s easy to assemble, install and maintain, allowing plants to develop into a stunning, ever-changing, dramatic display. - Christine Mulinder, Garden...
Slope Stabilisation in Thailand
Some lovely photos of a recently completed Slope Stabilisation project in Thailand by our distributor Vigor Merger. 450 Platipus S4 ARGS Systems were used as part of the slope protection scheme at Pha-Daeng Beach in the Chumphon Province. A really neat...
BPS welcomes first residents into power station
38 years after Battersea Power Station was decommissioned the first residents move back into the Grade II listed Switch House West. We are thrilled to have been specified as preferred tree anchoring system to secure all of the trees on the stunning roof gardens....
Great attendance for last Weeks’s ‘HOUSING DEVELOPMENT’ webinar
Great attendance for last weeks's webinar: 'HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Maximisation of Land Use; Earth Retaining Structures, Cut Face Slopes, Slope Stabilisation, Erosion Control & Attenuation Ponds'. Presented by H. K. and hosted by Alan Richardson we finished with an...
Hertford Canal Update with Platipus Ground Anchors
Project Update: Two rows of Platipus Anchors now installed by Topbond PLC providing extra prop force along the canal at Victoria Park. Very smart! [dsm_image_carousel gallery_ids="19385,19389,19390" sizes="et-pb-post-main-image" slide_to_show="3"...
2012 Olympic Games
We are proud to have played small part in preparing the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the 2012 Olympic Games and the fantastic legacy it has become. You can read the original article here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6798905459681067008/
Less than 24 hours to go until this week’s webinar ‘Housing Development’
Less than 24 hours to go until this week's webinar 'Housing Development': Maximisation of Land Use; Earth Retaining Structures, Cut Face Slopes, Slope Stabilisation, Erosion Control & Attenuation PondsSign up now!
Congratulations to the ‘My Real Garden’ Competition Winner
The winner of the competition to receive a free signed copy of 'My Real Garden' by Ann-Marie Powell - MSGD is Jonathan Bourne, nominated by Paul Scott. Congratulations! Carl Reeders will contact you directly to organised delivery. We had a huge number of nominations,...
Platipus Earth Anchors used as foundation support for a protected wall
An interesting project demonstrating the versatility of Platipus earth anchors. Here they are being utilised as foundation...
Top tips to support Mental Health Awareness
To support Mental Health Awareness Week here are some top tips on connecting with nature to improve your mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/tips
FREE WEBINAR – HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Maximisation of Land using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors
Join us for our live webinar covering the use of Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) for maximising land use in housing development: Click here to Register!
Mental Health Awareness Week
Approximately 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year. During Mental Health Awareness Week we want to grow awareness of the role nature can play in preventing stress and creating good mental health for all. If you or anyone you know is...
Register Today for Andy Sturgeon’s ‘Concept To Completion’ Webinar
Register Today for Andy Sturgeon's 'Concept To Completion' Webinar!
What our Customers Say: Katharine Goddard, Garden Designer
Find out more about G-WALL: https://platipusdirect.co.uk/products/g-wall
Excellent work by our approved installers Topbond PLC
A lovely day today for a site visit to a canal in Victoria Park. This is the first of 2 rows of Platipus Anchors being used in conjunction with a wailing beams to provide extra prop force for 21 meters of new sheet piles. Excellent work by our approved...
B6 aluminium bronze anchors night-time installation
A great photo that captures the Ropetech Access Solutions crew installing B6 aluminium bronze anchors, during a night-time possession, for a large rail rock retention scheme. Great work!
May the 4th be with you!
May the 4th be with you! A few aerial shots from one of our favorite projects, where we anchored over 70 of the trees on the set of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
COMPETITION: We are giving away one signed copy of ‘My Real Garden’, by Ann-Marie Powell
COMPETITION: We are giving away one signed copy of 'My Real Garden', by Garden Designer & TV Presenter, Ann-Marie Powell - MSGD. To enter: 1. Tag/Nominate the person you would like to receive the book in the comments below 2. Then share this post Winner will be...
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Improving your green space is one of the best things you can do to protect our planet and help to tackle climate change. We encourage everyone to maximize their green space by creating a living wall, green roof or simply planting something new. Find...
PV Retrofit Project
This large 5MW array was originally specified using a single pile mounting system,...
Webinar: Plant With Confidence: Tree Anchoring & Irrigation Systems For Every Planting Situation
There is still time to register for next weeks webinar 'Creating Amazing Urban Green Spaces: Understanding The Benefits Of Living Walls And Green Roofs In Your Garden Designs'. Our Global Landscape Solutions Manager Carl R. will guide you through this interesting...
Less than 24 hours to go until this week’s webinar ‘SOLAR’
Less than 24 hours to go until this week's webinar 'SOLAR: Anchoring Solutions for all Floating, Ground Mounted and Off-Grid Applications'. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dcuFzXm
My Real Garden by Ann-Marie Powell
Ann-Marie Powell - MSGD's new book 'My Real Garden' is now available to buy on Platipus Direct. Created during Lockdown 2020, by gardeners for gardeners, it also supports the national GREENFINGERS CHARITY dedicated to helping life-limited children. Secure your very...
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