Vp plc is a specialist equipment rental company providing a diverse range of products, people, services, and support principally for the Infrastructure, Construction, Housebuilding, and Energy markets. The company’s core offerings include rental equipment for materials handling such as telehandlers and plant machinery; railway plant and rail-related services including track renewals and maintenance; pipeline, sewer rehabilitation, reservoir and treatment plant upgrade projects; safety, survey, test and measurement services; portable roadways and site access solutions; and mechanical, electrical, and low-level access specialist solutions. Vp also supports non-residential construction projects ranging from commercial offices to warehousing, distribution, and commercial fit-out sectors including offices, data centres, and retail units. It operates nationally in the UK with over 200 locations and has a targeted overseas presence, including Ireland.
Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Harrogate, UK, Vp plc has built a strong market position through its network of specialist divisions and subsidiaries. The company was formerly known as Vibroplant plc until it changed its name to Vp plc in 2000. Its operations span sectors including rail, highways, utilities, offshore and onshore energy exploration and maintenance, and specialist construction projects.
Recent major changes include the strategic acquisition in October 2024 of a majority interest (90%) in Charleville Hire and Platform Ltd (CPH), one of Ireland’s leading specialist powered access companies servicing the pharmaceutical, renewables, technology, and food ingredient sectors. This acquisition enhances Vp’s specialist capabilities particularly in the powered access market and expands its footprint in the Irish market, complementing its existing divisions. The deal includes a potential deferred and earn-out payment contingent on financial performance and is part of Vp’s renewed strategic focus on growing its differentiated specialist customer offering. Additional recent initiatives include launching Vp Rail, an integrated rail solution to provide direct access to the Group’s rail expertise, and the creation of new centralized procurement and health & safety leadership roles to drive operational efficiency and group-wide streamlined processes.
Vp plc continues to report resilient operational performance supported by a diversified service offering and specialist business lines, enabling it to navigate macroeconomic challenges effectively. The company remains focused on expanding its niche market leadership and specialized equipment rental services across the UK and Ireland.