Interim Management Statement

Press Release   4 August 2011




                                     Vp plc

                             ("Vp" or "the Group")

                          Interim Management Statement



Vp  plc,  the  equipment  rental  specialist,  today  provides  an update on the
performance  of the business since  the announcement of its  Final Results on 7
June 2011.

We  reported in June that the Group had enjoyed a generally upbeat finish to the
previous  financial  year  and  we  are  pleased  to  report that this trend has
continued  into the new  financial year with  the business delivering growth and
capitalising on organic investment opportunities.

The  housebuilding and rail sectors continue to enjoy a good level of demand and
our  oilfield services  business has  experienced useful  year on year growth as
demand  has slowly recovered from recent  lows.  The general construction market
is  somewhat subdued  but stable.   Infrastructure markets  remain solid  and we
anticipate a gradual pickup in AMP5 water sector activity in the second half.

As  ever, the  Group's focus  on specialist  activities, operating  in a diverse
range  of end markets is proving to be a sound platform for maintaining progress
within Vp despite the challenges that the current economic environment presents.

The  promising start to the year and a  strong balance sheet, that enables us to
pursue  opportunities as  they arise,  gives us  confidence that we will deliver
further satisfactory results in the current financial year.


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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]




Media enquiries:

 Abchurch Communications

 Mark Dixon / Jamie Hooper       Tel: [phone]

 [e-mail]      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:

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.

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 systems,  bridging, fencing  and barriers  primarily to the UK
market, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe.

UK Forks
Rough  terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and general
construction.

Further information can be found atwww.vpplc.com








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