Last checked at 9 Sep 2008 10:30
| Press Release | 9 September 2008 |
Vp plc
("Vp" or "the Company")
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 meeting, Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman said: "Further to the Interim Management Statement announced in August, I am pleased to reiterate that overall the business has made a good start to the new financial year. We are alert to the challenges presented by the broader economic environment and their impact on specific markets, but we continue to benefit from the diversity of markets that we serve."
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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 | 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 | |
| Ariane Comstive/George Parker | Tel: +44 (0) 207 398 7719 |
| george.parker@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.