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Press Release   4 August 2011 
 
 
 
 
                                     Vp plc 
 
                             ("Vp" or "the Group") 
 
                          Interim Management Statement 
 
 
 
Vp  plc,  the  equipment  rental  specialist,  today  provides  an update on the 
performance  of the business since  the announcement of its  Final Results on 7 
June 2011. 
 
We  reported in June that the Group had enjoyed a generally upbeat finish to the 
previous  financial  year  and  we  are  pleased  to  report that this trend has 
continued  into the new  financial year with  the business delivering growth and 
capitalising on organic investment opportunities. 
 
The  housebuilding and rail sectors continue to enjoy a good level of demand and 
our  oilfield services  business has  experienced useful  year on year growth as 
demand  has slowly recovered from recent  lows.  The general construction market 
is  somewhat subdued  but stable.   Infrastructure markets  remain solid  and we 
anticipate a gradual pickup in AMP5 water sector activity in the second half. 
 
As  ever, the  Group's focus  on specialist  activities, operating  in a diverse 
range  of end markets is proving to be a sound platform for maintaining progress 
within Vp despite the challenges that the current economic environment presents. 
 
The  promising start to the year and a  strong balance sheet, that enables us to 
pursue  opportunities as  they arise,  gives us  confidence that we will deliver 
further satisfactory results in the current financial year. 
 
 
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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 
 
 
 
 
Media enquiries: 
 
 Abchurch Communications 
 
 Mark Dixon / Jamie Hooper       Tel: +44 (0) 207 398 7729 
 
 mark.dixon@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: 
 
Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services 
Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and 
development markets. 
 
Groundforce 
Excavation  support  systems  and  specialist  products  for  the  water,  civil 
engineering and construction industries. 
 
Hire Station 
Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners. 
 
Torrent Trackside 
Infrastructure  equipment and services for  the railway renewals and maintenance 
industry. 
 
TPA 
Portable  roadway systems,  bridging, fencing  and barriers  primarily to the UK 
market, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. 
 
UK Forks 
Rough  terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and general 
construction. 
 
Further information can be found atwww.vpplc.com 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Source: Vp PLC via Thomson Reuters ONE 
 
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