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VPAnnouncement

21/07/2015 11:50

Press Release 
21 July 2015
Vp plc
("Vp" or the "Group")
AGM Statement
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces that at the Group's Annual General Meeting held earlier today, all resolutions put to Shareholders by the Board were duly passed.
Speaking at the Annual General Meeting, Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman, commented:
"I am very pleased to report that the Group has had a solid start to the new financial year.
The Group's key markets are generally performing well, with construction and housebuilding remaining positive. As anticipated the oil and gas sector remains quieter, as does transmission.
The business continues to trade well overall, and we remain in a good position to deliver further progress in this 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 533 400 
neil.stothard@vpplc.com
  
 Allison Bainbridge, Group Finance Director 
 Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400 
allison.bainbridge@vpplc.com
  


Media enquiries:
Abchurch Communications
  
 Jamie Hooper / Alex Shaw 
  Tel: +44 (0) 207 398 7719 
jamie.hooper@abchurch-group.com
www.abchurch-group.com
Notes to editors:
Vp plc is a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets including civil engineering, rail, oil and gas exploration, construction, outdoor events and industry, primarily within the UK, but also overseas.
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 primarily in the UK, 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 maintenance industry.
TPA
Portable roadway access solutions to the transmission, outdoor events, construction and utility sectors in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe.
UK Forks
Rough terrain material handling equipment for the housebuilding, general construction and industrial markets.
Further information available at www.vpplc.com


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Source: Vp PLC via Globenewswire
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