Acquisition

Vp PLC
15 October 2007




Press Release                                                  15 October  2007


                                     Vp plc
                             ('Vp' or 'the Group')

                                  Acquisition


Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today announces that its subsidiary
Torrent Trackside, which provides infrastructure equipment and services for the
rail industry, has acquired the business and assets of First Engineering's small
plant division for a consideration of £1.2 million.  Included within the assets
is a freehold property at Shettleston in Glasgow.  First Engineering is a
subsidiary company of Babcock International Group PLC.



As part of the acquisition, Torrent Trackside has entered into a three year
supply agreement with First Engineering for the hire of rail portable plant,
trackside lighting and equipment.



The acquired business will be integrated within Torrent Trackside's rail
portable plant rental business supporting the UK's major track maintenance,
renewals and project contractors.



Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman, commented: 'The acquisition of the rail portable
plant rental business of First Engineering is a significant development for
Torrent Trackside and further enhances our strategic relationship and alliance
with First Engineering.  The acquisition builds on Torrent Trackside's
unrivalled reputation for quality in support of the rail industry and its
ambition to be the supplier of choice.'



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For further information please contact:


Vp plc
Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman                          Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director               Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                              www.vpplc.com
Mike Holt, Group Finance Director                    Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                                  www.vpplc.com



Media enquiries:


Abchurch Communications
Sarah Hollins / Emma Johnson                         Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                      www.abchurch-group.com

Notes to editors



About Vp



The principal activity of the Group is equipment rental and associated services
almost entirely 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.


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