News and Blog - Platipus Anchors

The Ridge, Milton Keynes

by Platipus Anchors | Feb 4, 2019

Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) were specified as part of the solution on “The Ridge”, an acoustic earth bund used to reduce the effect of the M1 on a proposed new housing development in Milton Keynes. Consisting of a reinforced soil slope, formed...

Rubb Buildings Ltd structure erected on a US Army Base in Germany using Platipus Anchors

by Platipus Anchors | Jan 17, 2019

A "before & after" shot of a new Rubb Buildings Ltd structure erected on a US Army Base in Germany with Platipus Anchors used to secure the building. Built on an existing paved area, no concrete foundations were needed and the whole project was completed in 3...

A nice tropical project to brighten up our dark wintry days in the UK!

by Platipus Anchors | Nov 30, 2018

A nice tropical project to brighten up our dark wintry days in the UK! Platipus S6 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) were used to secure information markers along a snorkelling trail around the amazing island of...

Geotex Cosford

by Platipus Anchors | Nov 13, 2018

Only 1 Day until GEOTEX Cosford, the UK's leading FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. Located at the iconic RAF...

An Interesting Permanent Slope Project

by Platipus Anchors | Nov 9, 2018

An interesting permanent slope stabilisation project recently completed in Queensland, Australia. Platipus PDEA® systems were used in conjunction with a shotcrete finish, a very versatile combination. See completed project and case study here:...

Recent Update

by Platipus Anchors | Oct 9, 2018

A few photos showing yet another unique application of Platipus Anchors - the temporary support of a pipeline running across a newly excavated construction site. A few hours work by a small team for 20 bespoke pipe anchoring kits. All anchoring work carried out by...

Landscape Show has arrived. Platipus are here at Stand D19

by Platipus Anchors | Sep 18, 2018

#landscapeshow2018 has arrived! If you are here come and see us at stand D19...

Come & See us at the Landscape Show 2018

by Platipus Anchors | Sep 17, 2018

Platipus are once again very excited to be part of and exhibiting at #LandscapeShow2018 for the 5th year! Come and visit us at stand D19 where Mandy and the Platipus Team will be only too happy to assist you with any future projects or challenging planting situations...

Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester

by Platipus Anchors | Jul 4, 2018

Olivia Kirk required security and stability for her trees which were transported from her award winning garden at the Malvern Spring Festival 2018 to the new courtyard garden at the Royal Porcelain Works in Worcester. The trees were securely fixed underground using...

Great Marlborough Street, London

by Platipus Anchors | Jul 2, 2018

Platipus are proud to have provided technical tree planting guidance for this prestigious Soho project. Due to potential wind pockets on the 1st & 4th-floor terraces, it was crucial to ensure that there would be no plant movement. The D-MAN structural system was the...