We’ve supplied some of the largest and well know companies in the UK. Our everyday customers are predominately village, town, and city councils, schools ranging from pre-schools to universities, landscapers, parks and playground maintenance teams, DIY enthusiasts, as well as businesses in the hospitality sector such as pubs, cafes, restaurants, and the construction industry.

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Originally known as Townshend Castings, Earth Anchors was established in 1965 by Derek Townshend. Initially catering to clients’ needs for cast metal products like pump housings, the company collaborated with designers, engineers, and foundries to deliver bespoke solutions.

Recognising an opportunity with BT’s telephone pylon rollout, Derek engineered a cable anchor system for manual installation, ideal for sensitive areas, such as in between houses or on golf courses where heavy machinery cannot cross. This became the first of many “Earth Anchors”, with 250,000 units supplied to British Telecom over the span of 20 years.

Over time, Earth Anchors diversified its offerings to include outdoor furniture, leveraging its expertise in ground anchoring. Today, Earth Anchors continues to innovate, providing sustainable solutions for various industries rooted in decades of engineering excellence.

Over time, smaller versions of this anchor emerged, and we expanded our product range to include a collection of outdoor furniture specifically crafted to utilise this distinctive ground fixing method. This approach facilitated swift installation into grass without requiring concrete, enabling same-day furniture set-up. As the popularity of both the ground anchors and furniture soared, Townshend Casting phased out, leading to the rebranding of the company to Earth Anchors Limited.

Over time, we sought new materials with superior properties to wood, leading us to recycled plastic. We were pioneers in using it for furniture, initially importing it from the Netherlands, the sole manufacturers of recycled plastic lumber in Europe. With our range of recycled plastic seats, benches, and planters expanding, we brought production in-house in 2019.

Now, we are a leading supplier of recycled plastic furniture and lumber, although our association with BT has ceased. Our smallest anchor kit, the EA1, finds widespread use in various businesses for fitting picnic tables, garden benches, and outdoor furniture.