Trading Statement

Vp PLC
07 April 2006


Press Release                                                     7 April 2006


                                     Vp plc


                             ('Vp' or 'the Group')


                                 Trading Update


Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today issues the following trading
update in advance of its Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 March 2006,
which are to be announced on 8 June 2006.


We are pleased to report that Group trading for the year has been satisfactory
and in line with the Board's expectations.  The four acquisitions made during
the financial year have been successfully integrated into the Group's activities
and further strengthen our competitiveness and market position.


The outlook for the markets within which the Group operates remains positive and
we expect that the Group will deliver another year of progress for the year
ending 31 March 2007.



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For further information please contact:

Vp plc

Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman                            Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                                        www.vpplc.com

Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director
[e-mail]

Mike Holt, Group Finance Director
[e-mail]


Abchurch

Sarah Hollins / Dana Thomas                            Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                          www.abchurch-group.com



Notes to Editors:



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.  For the year ended 31 March 2005, Group turnover was £90.0
million.



The Group is now focused on six businesses:



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.





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

TPA is a leading supplier of portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing and
barriers primarily to the UK market, but also in Ireland and mainland Europe.








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