The manufacturers whose products we test in the field.
ATA is an independent testing provider -- not affiliated with any anchor manufacturer. We test products from every major supplier to provide unbiased, evidence-based verification of installation quality.
Independent testing -- no manufacturer affiliation
ATA does not sell, distribute, or recommend any specific anchor product. Our role is to independently verify that the products specified by engineers and installed by contractors meet their published design capacities in the actual substrate. The manufacturer information on these pages is provided for reference only.
Anchor manufacturers in the ATA library
Hilti
Schaan, Liechtenstein (AU: Macquarie Park, NSW)
Hilti is a global leader in fastening and anchoring technology for the construction industry. Founded in 1941 in Schaan, Liechtenstein, the company develops and manufactures products, systems, and services for professional end-users in the construction, building maintenance, energy, and manufacturing industries. Hilti anchoring systems are among the most widely specified and tested products in Australian commercial construction.
Ramset
Melbourne, VIC (ITW Australia)
Ramset is an iconic Australian brand in the fastening and anchoring industry, originally founded in the 1940s for powder-actuated fastening tools. Now part of the ITW (Illinois Tool Works) group, Ramset manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of mechanical and chemical anchoring products across Australia and New Zealand.
Fischer
Waldachtal, Germany (AU: Knoxfield, VIC)
Fischer is a German-headquartered manufacturer of fixing and fastening systems, founded in 1948 by Artur Fischer, the inventor of the nylon expansion plug. Fischer Australia distributes a comprehensive range of chemical and mechanical anchoring products for commercial and residential construction, with particular strength in injection mortar systems.
Würth
Künzelsau, Germany (AU: Dandenong South, VIC)
Würth is one of the world's largest distributors of fastening and assembly materials, headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany. Würth Australia supplies a targeted range of chemical anchoring products alongside their broader fastening, tool, and PPE catalogue to the construction and trades markets.
Sika
Baar, Switzerland (AU: Wetherill Park, NSW)
Sika is a Swiss-headquartered specialty chemicals company supplying the construction and industrial manufacturing sectors. With over 100 years of history, Sika produces a broad range of products including sealants, adhesives, concrete admixtures, waterproofing systems, and anchoring products for the Australian construction market.
ICCONS
Sydney, NSW (Australian-owned)
ICCONS (International Concrete Connectors) is an Australian-owned manufacturer and distributor specialising in concrete anchoring and fastening products. Founded in Sydney, ICCONS has built a strong presence in the Australian construction market by offering ETA-certified anchoring systems at competitive price points with local technical support.
DeWalt / Powers
Towson, Maryland, USA (AU: distributed nationally)
DeWalt, part of the Stanley Black & Decker group, acquired the Powers Fasteners brand and now manufactures and distributes their anchoring products under the DeWalt name. Powers anchoring products have a long history in the Australian construction market, particularly the Pure 110+ epoxy system which was one of the first ETA-certified chemical anchors available in Australia.
Chemset
Australia
Chemset is an Australian manufacturer of chemical anchoring products, known for their vinylester and capsule anchor systems. The brand has been a fixture of the Australian construction market for decades, with products distributed through major hardware and construction supply chains nationwide.
We test products from every manufacturer listed here.
Regardless of which manufacturer's anchor your project specifies, ATA has the equipment, methodology, and experience to verify the installation. Send your test brief.