by Viktor David | Nov 24, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This retaining wall was exhibiting signs of stress cracking and had rotated out of vertical enough to cause concern to the local residents. Remedial work was required to repair the cracks, then anchors were used to stabilise the wall from further rotational movement... 
by Viktor David | Nov 23, 2020 | Landscape
We are committed to providing our customers with effective products and solutions, together with award-winning customer service and support. As part of this commitment, we offer AutoCad drawings of all our tree anchoring & irrigation systems, G-WALL modular living... 
by Viktor David | Nov 20, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This river bank on the fast-flowing river Avon had eroded over the years leaving the substation next to it vulnerable. To stabilise the bank a 68m sheet pile wall was designed to protect the substation and adjacent land. Sheet piles were driven to depths of 9m from a... 
by Viktor David | Nov 20, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Fantastic attendance at today’s webinar: ‘Remediation and Reinforcement of Earth Retaining Structures Using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®)’. Presented by Max du Plessis and hosted by Warren Glover, we finished with an engaging Q&A... 
by Viktor David | Nov 19, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Others
Excellent to see the completed picture from our latest ground anchor design from a site in Tonbridge. Platipus Anchors S8 12KN and S06 7KN Anchors were spaced at 1.2m both horizontally and vertically. Geotextile was Propex Operating Company, LLC Pyramat 75 tightly... 
by Viktor David | Nov 18, 2020 | Landscape
Great start to #FutureScapeVIRTUAL2020 today. Be sure to visit our virtual stand to meet Benjamin Lewis and Mandy Balcombe where they would love to discuss all of our landscape solutions and answer any questions. Also don’t forget to join Carl Reeders, Global... 
by Viktor David | Nov 17, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
There’s still time to register for this week’s live Platipus Webinar. This will be presented by Max du Plessis and supported by Warren Glover and Elliot Harris. Together they will guide you through a selection of case studies outlining how mechanical anchors can be... 
by Viktor David | Nov 17, 2020 | Others
Navy Pier is one of the Midwest’s most visited sites and is one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions. The pier boasts shopping and dining options along with a botanical garden, a ferris wheel and many seasonal activities. Restricted space, extreme wind... 
by Viktor David | Nov 11, 2020 | Others
Today we remember the fallen and are grateful for their sacrifice. Thank you. #remembrance #remembranceday... 
by Viktor David | Nov 4, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
A lovely aerial view of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The site was originally home to the London Olympics and we are proud to have supplied a range of bespoke tree anchoring systems on this challenging brownfield site. The park has now proved itself as a lifeline... 
by Viktor David | Nov 3, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This beach front hotel regeneration project featured an exclusive wedding venue, conference centre, restaurants and community facilities. The scheme involved construction of a new piled wall to create space for the development at beach level, but given the... 
by Viktor David | Nov 2, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
We are really looking forward to presenting at FutureScape Virtual 2020 taking place between 17 – 19 November. Join Carl Reeders, Global Landscape Solutions Manager, at 2pm on Wednesday 18th November where he will be giving a presentation on “Creating Amazing Urban... 
by Viktor David | Oct 20, 2020 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
There’s still time to register for this week’s live Platipus Webinar. This will be hosted by our experts who will guide you through this subject and address any questions that you may have. To register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EwBQk5kXQMmETg4QnX94iQ... 
by Viktor David | Oct 19, 2020 | Others
This large 7.2MW solar park was to be constructed on an old landfill site in Dorset as an extension to an existing 5MW park. The single pile mounting system used during the construction of the first 5MW site proved ineffective and initial pile investigations on the new... 
by Viktor David | Oct 14, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Veterans’ Growth is a charity dedicated to helping ex-service personnel who are suffering from physical and mental health issues by providing horticultural therapy. On Monday the veterans finished assembling and planting their G-WALL panels which we donated. We... 
by Viktor David | Oct 13, 2020 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions
We were approached to assist with this erosion control scheme. The works included the installation of a brushwood toe revetment with erosion control matting to protect a river bank from further erosion. As the river can be quite fast flowing at times an anchoring... 
by Viktor David | Oct 9, 2020 | Others
Friday fun! Platipus USA recently organized its 1st Annual Fishing Tournament. The competition was strong and the team clearly had a great time judging by the size of those fish. A special thank you goes out to ‘Braggin’ Rights Charters’ who took great care of... 
by Viktor David | Oct 5, 2020 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
VaRa Garden Design created this stunning family garden for their clients in Suffolk, incorporating sociable spaces, relaxed patios, interesting journeys and playful zones. They designed a formal lawn with an avenue of cherry trees leading to a smaller lounging patio... 
by Viktor David | Oct 2, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Following an inspection, a deficiency was found in the available dam freeboard on this reservoir. A solution was agreed for a new weir slab over the dam crest with tied and anchored revetment blocks on the 1:2 dam face giving an additional discharge capacity of 13... 
by Viktor David | Oct 1, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
We are always proud to support the Veterans’ Growth. This amazing charity is dedicated to helping ex-service personnel who are suffering from physical and mental health issues by providing horticultural therapy. Here some of the participants are unpacking and... 
by Viktor David | Sep 30, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This pond, owned by the local commune of Wilster, was losing water due to badly eroded sections of embankment. After draining the pond and preparing the embankment, a total of 375m2 Concrete Canvas Ltd CC8TM was installed around the pond perimeter. Platipus S2 ARGS®... 
by Viktor David | Sep 29, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Spanning 1.45 miles along the Lower West Side of Manhattan, the High Line was originally constructed in the 1930s as part of the New York Central Railroad. The three-story railroad has now been repurposed as a public open space that attracts nearly five million... 
by Viktor David | Sep 28, 2020 | Others
There are many reasons to consider a ground-mounted solar panel system over a rooftop solution: accessibility, setting the perfect angle to optimise energy production and easy access for cleaning and maintenance. To ensure ground-mounted systems are secure and... 
by Viktor David | Sep 28, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Some beautiful shots showcasing the roof garden of The Post Building in London. As part of the renovation of this disused Royal Mail Sorting Office we worked with Europlanters to create a bespoke system to secure the beautiful multi-stem trees from Deepdale Trees... 
by Viktor David | Sep 23, 2020 | Landscape
Less than 24 hours to go until Carl Reeders, our Global Landscape Solutions Manager, will be presenting for the Landscape Institute. To learn all about creating your next ‘amazing urban green space’ book your free place now: https://lnkd.in/dhHVvjH... 
by Viktor David | Sep 21, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
See how we design solutions to work in both the temporary & permanent state. By using permanent anchors below a row of temporary anchors it is possible to provide temporary restraint to a slope and then use the same anchors as part of a permanent retaining wall... 
by Viktor David | Sep 17, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
This stunning award-winning scheme by Registered Designer Rosemary Coldstream MSGD MBALI of ‘A Private Residence in Radlett, Hertfordshire’ was entered into the BALI National Landscape Awards 2020 #BALIAwards2020 ‘Design Excellence Award –... 
by Viktor David | Sep 15, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Join us for our next free live webinar covering Geotechnical Design using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) for Civil Engineering and Construction. This will be hosted by our experts who will guide you through this subject and address any questions that you may... 
by Viktor David | Sep 11, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Something different for a Friday. The Environment Agency is keen to open up rivers to leisure users, such as canoeists, whilst at the same time safeguarding them from the danger of fast flowing weirs. To enable this, safety booms are installed at various locations... 
by Viktor David | Sep 11, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Had a great morning demonstrating the installation of our rootball anchors with Barnet council on Wednesday. Two trees securely in the ground just a few more to go….. For more information on all of our landscape solutions... 
by Viktor David | Sep 11, 2020 | Landscape
We are thrilled to have an article in Landscape & Urban Design magazine introducing our new G-ROOF System and the benefits it has for green roofs and urban planting. View the full article below or visit our website for more product... 
by Viktor David | Sep 11, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Excellent example of Platipus ground anchors providing permanent lateral restraint to counteract overturning moments on sheet piling for this prestigious housing development. To find out more about all of our solutions for the construction industry... 
by Viktor David | Sep 11, 2020 | Landscape
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a multifunctional and environmentally sustainable education, arts and recreation destination. It comprises of the Stavros Niarchos Park where over 800 large trees were planted many of which were secured using... 
by Viktor David | Sep 1, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
CASE STUDY: The embankment at Pound Green is a typical clay fill construction with poor compaction. Poor drainage within the slope was causing the material of the embankment to move. Drainage was required using pipes in conjunction with Plati-Drains. For more... 
by Viktor David | Aug 28, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus Landscape Solutions, new G-ROOF product, is an urban drainage system for all planting needs. When combined with a geotextile it can attenuate and retain water, maximise root development and ensure that your planted space thrives to its full potential. As an... 
by Viktor David | Aug 24, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Gibraltar lacked a public park for people to relax and enjoy green open spaces. A former car park was used to create the first park for the city – The Commonwealth Park. Multi-Award Winning Landscape Architect Nilufer Danis was the lead designer and Mark Gregory... 
by Viktor David | Aug 12, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Others
Do you have an issue with surface erosion? Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) combined with a suitable Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) are an ideal solution to prevent or remediate erosion. See our installation guide below.... 
by Viktor David | Aug 7, 2020 | Landscape
How do we utilise all the outdoor space available to us, especially in crowded urban cities? Look to the city skyline to see more and more underutilised roof space being transformed into beautiful gardens. These sites can pose many challenges, especially if you want... 
by Viktor David | Aug 6, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
From concept to completion: A sketch in a notebook done during a conversation with the client’s Geotech, in a coffee shop, shows almost everything we needed to proceed. Extensive Platipus site testing followed, then engineering drawings, the tender process and finally... 
by Viktor David | Aug 5, 2020 | Others
Continue your Professional Development with a virtual presentation from the Platipus Landscape Team where they will cover a range of topics associated with ‘Creating Amazing Urban Green Spaces’. Book your presentation now: click here to book... 
by Viktor David | Aug 3, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Another great project for Platipus securing a large Chilean Wine Palm, Jubaea Chilensis, at the Packington Estate in Islington, North London. This huge palm, was probably the largest planted outdoors in the UK, weighed a staggering 10,000kg with a total height of 6m.... 
by Viktor David | Jul 30, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Why use kentledge when a 2kg Percussion Driven Earth Anchor (PDEA®) can provide up to 4 tonnes of... by Viktor David | Jul 28, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
As the Big Apple slowly begins to get back to normal Manhattan’s High Line reopened on the 16th July offering a free timed-entry reservation system in order to allow for social distancing. This public park, saved from demolition by neighborhood residents, used... 
by Viktor David | Jul 28, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Looking for a way to support a cut face slope? Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) are the ideal solution to stabilise any slope temporarily or permanently. See our installation guide below or to learn more about all our anchoring... 
by Viktor David | Jul 23, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
CASE STUDY: Stabilisation and reinforcement was required for this 1000m stretch of railway embankment, between Burgess Hill & Hassocks, on the Brighton Line. Plati-Drains® were used to provide drainage which prevents water build-up within the embankment and... 
by Viktor David | Jul 23, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Another successful project from the Platipus team in Germany, Matthias Klatte completed on site training with the planting team, at the Parliament in Lower Saxony. Platipus RF2S tree anchor kits have held these 26 Plane trees safely and securely on the square of the... 
by Viktor David | Jul 23, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Sheet Pile Propping: in 2016 Platipus Anchors were part of the construction of the Kirkthorpe Hydropower project on the river Calder. Our B10 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) were proof loaded to 120kN to support the sheet piles on what is the largest weir in... 
by Viktor David | Jul 22, 2020 | Marine & Shoreline, Others
Something different for a Friday. Platipus B6 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) being installed for marker buoys and mooring points off the coast of... 
by Viktor David | Jul 15, 2020 | Others
Platipus B6 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) in position and ready for the installation. With no excavation or curing time, the Platipus solution is becoming a popular alternative to traditional concrete foundations for inflatable structures. Ideal for... 
by Viktor David | Jul 8, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) being used to resist lateral and uplift forces on piled foundations for a walkway on a National Trust estate. #platipusanchors #earthanchors #groundanchors #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #foundationdesign... 
by Viktor David | Jun 20, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Restoring Gaasbeek Market Centre as the focal point, once again, for this small Belgium community. One Aesalus Hippocastanum and nine Platanus x Hispanica were secured using Platipus RF1P rootball fixing system. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/dPaQKgz... 
by Viktor David | Jun 10, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
We are delighted to have a technical article in this month’s World Pipelines Extreme magazine. The feature, written by Jeff Curnick, explains the use of Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) as an effective and economical solution for pipeline buoyancy. View the... 
by Viktor David | Jun 4, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
PLATIPUS G-WALL COMPETITION FOR PERENNIAL: Calling all gardeners, landscapers, designers and architects! We would like you to create your own amazing G-WALL design and win a £1000 donation for the incredible Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent... by Viktor David | May 27, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Day 1 – 19.05.2020: This week we will be looking back and celebrating some of the amazing gardens created by our customers. First up is ‘City Living’ created by the very talented and award winning designer Kate Gould. We were thrilled when Kate specified... 
by Viktor David | Mar 19, 2020 | Others
by Viktor David | Mar 19, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The Famous Five have now become the Famous Six! Didn’t we all “scrub up” well? Many congratulations to all the talented and extremely creative winners at this year’s APL Awards. 
by Viktor David | Feb 24, 2020 | Landscape
Platipus will be exhibiting at Specifi Landscape in Edinburgh tomorrow. Meet Benjamin Lewis to learn more about Platipus Tree Anchoring & Irrigation systems, including our latest innovation; G-WALL. He is looking forward to seeing you there. 
by Viktor David | Feb 4, 2020 | Landscape
It was a fabulous night at the SGD Awards on Friday! Thank you to all our guests that joined us. Platipus were sponsors of the Public & Commercial Outdoor Space category and were delighted to present the award to John Davies for his prestigious project –... 
by Viktor David | Jan 29, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Another fantastic video case study showing a wind erosion solution using Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®). Learn more about the Platipus anchoring systems and other innovations in Ground & Environmental Engineering at the specialist GEOTEX seminars... 
by Viktor David | Jan 23, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Come and join us tonight at the Party for Perennial 2020 Annual Fundraising at the EV Restaurant in London. This fabulous event is your chance to win some incredible prizes and help support people in horticulture and their families. Perennial – Gardeners’... 
by Viktor David | Jan 21, 2020 | Landscape
Platipus are once again proud to support the Palmstead Soft Landscape Workshop which is being held at the Ashford International Hotel on Wednesday 22nd January 2020. Visit Mandy Balcombe& Benjamin Lewis, on Stand 8, to find out about Platipus Tree Anchoring &... 
by Viktor David | Jan 21, 2020 | Others
The Platipus team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2019, wishing you a Happy Christmas and a very successful 2020. 
by Viktor David | Dec 5, 2019 | Landscape
Platipus is looking forward to a fantastic afternoon tomorrow at the (BALI) National Landscape Awards 2019. We will be one of 5 companies hoping to become the Principal Winner of the ‘Affiliate Exceptional Service’ category. Best of luck to all the other... 
by Viktor David | Dec 2, 2019 | Others
Platipus will be at Paysalia 2019! Meet Abdelhay Chemssi, Carl Reeders and Benjamin Lewis on stand 5E134 to learn more about Platipus tree anchoring and irrigation systems and discover our newest innovations for urban green spaces; G-WALL and G-ROOF. Come grab a... 
by Viktor David | Nov 20, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Come and see Platipus at FutureScape 2019 at Sandown Park. Visit Mandy Balcombe and Carl Reeders at stand 30 to find out more about Platipus Tree Anchoring & Irrigation Systems and our newest innovations for urban green spaces; G-WALL and G-ROOF. 
by Viktor David | Nov 12, 2019 | Others
Today is the last day to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Cardiff, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, being held at the All Nations Centre. Click here to register! 
by Viktor David | Nov 7, 2019 | Others
GEOTEX, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, is coming to the All Nations Centre, Cardiff – Wales’ premier conference and events venue. To register for your FREE tickets! Click here 
by Viktor David | Oct 24, 2019 | Others
Fantastic day meeting engineers at GEC Geotechnik in Offenburg yesterday. Meet Jeff Curnick and Matthias Klatte on stand 19 to learn more about our earth anchoring solutions from projects around the world. 
by Viktor David | Oct 22, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Another fantastic Geotex in Chatham last week meeting engineers and discussing potential anchoring solutions for their projects. Why not continue your professional development and book a complimentary presentation by emailing: presentation@darrenc52.sg-host.com ... 
by Viktor David | Oct 15, 2019 | Others
Today is the last day to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Chatham, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, being held at The Historic Dockyard. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/daZyDvG ... 
by Viktor David | Oct 11, 2019 | Others
We are looking forward to the Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society 180th Anniversary Festival Dinner in London this evening. Building on the success of 2018, which raised an amazing £36 000, this year promises to be even better with special... 
by Viktor David | Oct 10, 2019 | Others
All aboard for GEOTEX, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, being held at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. To register for your FREE tickets, click here: Geotex Chatham 
by Viktor David | Sep 18, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Excellent start to The Landscape Show 2019 in Battersea Park, London. Visit Mandy Balcombe and Carl Reeders at stand C59 to find out more about Platipus Tree Anchoring & Irrigation Systems and our newest innovations for urban green spaces; G-WALL and G-ROOF.... 
by Viktor David | Sep 13, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus Anchors will be exhibiting next week at The Landscape Show 2019 in Battersea Park, London. Visit Stand C59 to meet Mandy Balcombe and Carl Reeders and learn more about our Tree Anchoring Systems and new products for this season. We look forward to seeing you... 
by Viktor David | Sep 11, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus is honoured to announce it is a winner of the Affiliate Exceptional Service Award in the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) National Awards 2019. We will be one of 5 Companies now contending to become the Principal Winner in this category... 
by Viktor David | Sep 2, 2019 | Others
Platipus Anchors are exhibiting this week at the European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Reykjavik. Meet Jeff Curnick on Stand 45 to learn more about our earth anchoring solutions from projects around the world. www.ecsmge-2019.com/... 
by Viktor David | Sep 2, 2019 | Others
The Platipus Team had a great time at Baumschultechnik 2019 near Hamburg, Germany. During the two-day event, Matthias Klatte, from Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems Germany was able to demonstrate our RF1P, G1 and RF1S kits to an interested audience. The installations... 
by Viktor David | Aug 15, 2019 | Others
Platipus Anchors will be attending the European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Reykjavik this year. Visit us at booth 45 and meet Jeff Curnick to learn more about our earth anchoring solutions from around the world. For more conference... 
by Viktor David | Aug 1, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The Platipus Tree Anchoring team offer technical presentations, demonstrations and on-site training at any time come rain, wind or snow! Here one of our team, Matthias Klatte, demonstrates to his customers the significant advantages of the Platipus Tree Anchoring... 
by Viktor David | Jul 16, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Belfast, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the Crumlin Road Gaol. To register for your FREE tickets click here: 
by Viktor David | Jul 11, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
GEOTEX, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, is being held at the iconic and slightly eerie Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. The prison dates back to 1845 and has a fascinating history. Register here for your FREE tickets but be on your... 
by Viktor David | Jul 10, 2019 | Landscape
Platipus is proud to present Cancer Research UK (CRUK) with this cheque for £500 raised through our online shop ‘Platipus Direct’. The funds raised will go to their priority campaign to cure, prevent and diagnose Cancer in children. The donation will help fund a team... 
by Viktor David | Jul 10, 2019 | Others
We’ll be attending Viti-Culture 2019, the upcoming one-day specialist vineyard event being held at Plumpton College in East Sussex. Why not come along and have a chat to us about all your vine anchoring requirements, this promises to be a great day out. Free... 
by Viktor David | Jul 5, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus is proud to present Perennial with this cheque for £500 raised through our online shop ‘Platipus Direct’. We have also supported other amazing fundraising initiatives including ‘Go Nuts for Perennial’ (Majestic Trees), David Wyndham Lewis’s... 
by Viktor David | Jun 26, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
With a design celebrating the organisation’s 180th anniversary, the Perennial Legacy Garden won Gold at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show this year. Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems are proud to be associated with such a wonderful garden, designed by David Wyndham... 
by Viktor David | Jun 24, 2019 | Others
It was a full auditorium at last week’s Geotex in York, UK. Platipus gave an engaging presentation covering ‘Geotechnical Design Using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®)’ to an audience of engineers. Why not continue your professional... 
by Viktor David | Jun 18, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX York, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the National Railway Museum. To register for your FREE tickets click here:... 
by Viktor David | Jun 14, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
All aboard for GEOTEX! The UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is being held at the historic National Railway Museum, York. To register for your FREE tickets click here: 
by Viktor David | Jun 10, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
With summer in the UK fast approaching, here are a few lovely photos from some of our agricultural applications. Platipus Anchors have been successfully securing vineyards for many years now with our unique stainless steel wire performing exceptionally well over the... 
by Viktor David | May 21, 2019 | Others
Big congratulations to all the Award Winners at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The ambition, inspiration and extreme hard work certainly paid off – 2019 gardens are amazing! We are very proud to have supplied The Greenfingers Charity Garden designed by the very... 
by Viktor David | May 14, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Duxford, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the Imperial War Museum. To register for your FREE tickets click here:... 
by Viktor David | May 9, 2019 | Others
GEOTEX is back! The UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This one is being held at the historic Imperial War Museum, Duxford. To register for your FREE tickets click here: http://ow.ly/NlRi50u4B4V We had better read up on our... 
by Viktor David | Apr 26, 2019 | Others
No Saturday lie in for the Platipus Tree Team tomorrow, as they say “the early bird catches the worm”! Carl and Mandy will be exhibiting at the SGD Spring Conference at The Royal Geographical Society, London. Come and say hello, we will be delighted to see... 
by Viktor David | Apr 12, 2019 | Others
The Reigate Priory Park restoration was completed over 10 years ago and what a difference those years have made, especially seeing the trees blooming this Spring in the evening sunset. All of the trees planted using our Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat have now... 
by Viktor David | Apr 5, 2019 | Others
A new case study where Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) have been used to secure a large tensile shade structure. Each anchor point is discretely hidden but still easily accessible for the seasonal dismantling & re-assembly of the structure. 
by Viktor David | Mar 20, 2019 | Others
Congratulations to all the Award Winners at the recent APL Awards, especially to Inside Out Home and Garden Improvements Limited for ‘The Cabin’ which won the category ‘Garden Feature’ award sponsored by Platipus. Your hard work and... 
by Viktor David | Mar 14, 2019 | Others
Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems is excited to be sponsoring the ‘Garden Feature’ category for tomorrows 2019 APL awards at The Brewery in London. The shortlisted nominees have created some inspiring work. Their professionalism, creativity and attention to... 
by Viktor David | Mar 7, 2019 | Others
jarmanmurphy designed and worked with The Garden Company to create this beautiful private flint and brick-walled garden in Hertfordshire. The trees were supplied by Deepdale Trees and anchored using the Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat. As the rootballs... 
by Viktor David | Mar 6, 2019 | Others
This slope stabilisation project was completed back in 2014 to facilitate the Horsley Station platform extension. This easily accessible site is a great showcase for visiting European engineers where Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) are clearly... 
by Viktor David | Feb 25, 2019 | Others
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Scotland, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the Falkirk Wheel, Scotlands most exciting example of 21st century engineering. To... 
