RNS Number:8235T
Vp PLC
07 May 2008




Press Release                                                       7  May 2008

                                     Vp plc
                             ("Vp" or "the Group")

                                  Acquisitions



Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces the acquisition of two
businesses.



Vp's tool hire subsidiary Hire Station has acquired the entire issued share
capital of Arcotherm (UK) Limited ('Arcotherm') for a cash consideration of
#0.65m.  Arcotherm, which has been established for over 15 years, is engaged in
the hire and sale of heaters, air conditioners and dehumidifiers from branches
in Stoke on Trent and Oxford.  Arcotherm will be integrated within Climate Hire,
Hire Station's specialist cooling, heating, drying and environmental products
activity.



Hire Station has also completed the purchase of the business and assets of DJ
Tool Hire Ltd (in administration), a North East based tool hire business. This
acquisition further strengthens Hire Station's tool hire network in the North
East.



Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman of Vp plc commented:



"The acquisition of Arcotherm represents a further important step in the
establishment of Hire Station's climate products business, Climate Hire, and
brings with it a wealth of valuable expertise with the transferring management
team.



The acquisition of the long established DJ business further enhances our
distribution capability for tool hire and associated services in the North East
of England."


For further information please contact:


Vp plc
Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman                         Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400
jeremypilkington@vpplc.com


Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director              Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445
neil.stothard@vpplc.com                             www.vpplc.com


Mike Holt, Group Finance Director                   Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445
mike.holt@vpplc.com                                 www.vpplc.com


Media enquiries:
Abchurch Communications
Sarah Hollins/Ariane Comstive                       Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 1345
sarah.hollins@abchurch-group.com                    www.abchurch-group.com

Notes to editors:



About Vp

The main activity of the Group is equipment rental and associated services
principally conducted within the UK.  Vp plc listed on the London Stock Exchange
in 1973.



The Group is focused on six businesses:



Hire Station

Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners.





TPA

Portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing and barriers primarily to the UK
market, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe.



Torrent Trackside

Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenance
industry.



Groundforce

Excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil
engineering and construction industries.



UK Forks

Rough terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and general
construction.



Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services

Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and
development markets.




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