Interim Management Statement

Press Release         12 August 2010


                                     Vp plc

                                ("Vp" or "the Group")

                          Interim Management Statement

Vp  plc, the equipment  rental specialist, today  provides an update on business
performance  for the period since the announcement  of its Final Results on 8th
June 2010.

As  anticipated, Vp has experienced a period of stability in its markets and the
pattern of demand has been largely as expected.

The  Group has seen some areas of improvement with the business benefitting from
a  tentative recovery in  house building and  a modest uplift  in rail activity.
 Whilst infrastructure markets have generally held up well, as expected the AMP5
water  programme has  been slow  to start.   General contracting  related demand
remains  stable but with few  signs of growth.  The  Group's oil and gas related
activities  have experienced a slower than  expected first quarter due to delays
on  certain projects, but  these are now  underway and we  remain confident that
this market will continue to offer good prospects going forward.

We  have maintained our focus on cash  conservation and whilst investment in the
business  has continued  in support  of secured  opportunities, we expect to see
borrowings  reduced further in the current  financial year.  As announced at the
time of the Final Results, new banking lines have been agreed and were finalised
in July.

Whilst  we  anticipate  further  challenges  ahead, particularly in construction
related markets, the trading outlook for the year remains unchanged.

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Enquiries:

 Vp plc

 Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman              Tel: [phone]

 [e-mail]

 Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director   Tel: [phone]

 [e-mail]

 Mike Holt, Group Finance Director        Tel: [phone]

 [e-mail]                                  www.vpplc.com


Media enquiries:
 Abchurch Communications

 Mark Dixon / Claire Dickinson   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 at www.vpplc.com



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