29 Sep 2008 07:00
| Press Release | 29 September 2008 |
Vp plc
("Vp" or "the Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today announces the appointment of Mr. Stephen Rogers as a Non-Executive Director of the Group to take effect from 1 October 2008.
After reading Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University, Stephen qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers (then Price Waterhouse), becoming an Audit Partner in 1986. He served in a wide variety of roles, including audit, accounting and financial advisory services to UK and overseas clients until his retirement as a Senior Partner in 2007.
Stephen is a Non-Executive Director of Heywood Williams Group PLC and a trustee of the Leeds Community Foundation. There are no other disclosures required under listing rule LR9.6.13 other than the above.
Mr. Barrie Cottingham, who has served as a Non-Executive Director since 1996, will not be seeking re-election at the Annual General Meeting in 2009.
Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman of Vp, said: "I am delighted to welcome Stephen to Vp. His extensive business experience, both in the UK and internationally, will make a valuable contribution to the Group."
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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.
Vp (VP.)