3rd Apr 2007 07:01
Vp PLC03 April 2007 Press Release 3 April 2007 Vp plc ("Vp" or "the Group") Trading Update Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today issues the following tradingupdate in advance of its Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 March 2007which are to be announced on 7 June 2007. We are pleased to report that Vp has enjoyed a year of substantial growth,trading in line with the Board's expectations. We have achieved continuedsuccess in our strategy of pursuing leadership positions within specialistrental markets, and generally the sectors within which we operate have beensupportive during the year. The outlook remains positive and overall the markets we serve are in good healthwith solid growth prospects. We expect to make further tangible progress in thecoming financial year. - Ends - Enquiries: Vp plcJeremy Pilkington, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 [email protected] Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 [email protected] www.vpplc.com Mike Holt, Group Finance Director Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 [email protected] www.vpplc.com Media enquiries: Abchurch CommunicationsJustin Heath/ Helen Waggott/ Emma Johnson Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 [email protected] www.abchurch-group.com Notes to editors The principal activity of the Group is equipment rental and associated servicesalmost entirely conducted within the UK. Vp plc listed on the London StockExchange in 1973. The Group is focused on six businesses: TPA Portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing and barriers primarily to the UKmarket, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. Hire Station Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners. Torrent Trackside Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenanceindustry. Groundforce Excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civilengineering and construction industries. UK Forks Rough terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and generalconstruction. Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration anddevelopment markets. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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