Vp plc

We’re excited to bring together the expertise and capabilities of the Vp plc divisions with the launch of Vp Rail. With a single point of contact for project support and streamlined processes, Vp Rail offers services spanning on-track products, communications, surveys and shoring, as well as tools and equipment - ultimately simplifying how you work with us. Backed by 30+ years of rail experience on major projects like HS2, Crossrail, and Transpennine Route upgrade, we’re here to deliver unparalleled support for your rail needs. See the below video to discover how we’re making rail projects easier. #VpRail #RailSolutions #ConstructionInnovation 

We’re excited to bring together the expertise and capabilities of the Vp plc divisions with the launch of Vp Rail. With a single point of contact for project support and streamlined processes, Vp Rail offers services spanning on-track products, communications, surveys, and shoring, as well as tools and equipment - ultimately simplifying how you work with us. Backed by 30+ years of rail experience on major projects like HS2, Crossrail, and the Transpennine Route upgrade, we’re here to deliver unparalleled support for your rail needs. See the below video to discover how we’re making rail projects easier. #VpRail #RailSolutions #ConstructionInnovation 

We’re excited to announce our Interim Results for the six months ending 30 September 2024. Despite navigating challenges in certain end markets, we have delivered a robust performance, supported by our refreshed operating model and commitment to strategic growth. Commenting on the Interim Results, our CEO Anna Bielby, said: “I’m pleased that the Group has delivered a robust performance in the first half of the year, despite challenging conditions in some end markets. Vp is progressing well with its refreshed strategy; centralising operations and investing in the senior team. While market headwinds persist in the short-term, management remains encouraged by market opportunities, particularly in areas such as Rail, Water and Transmission. “These opportunities, alongside strategic progress, a strong financial position, increased investment in the rental fleet and the launch of Vp Rail, position the Group well to take advantage of the significant market opportunities which exist in the medium to long-term.” A big thank you to our talented team and partners who have been instrumental in achieving these results. Together, we are building a resilient and sustainable future for Vp plc. See a short clip below showcasing the Group’s financial highlights. #InterimResults #StrategicGrowth #Innovation #Infrastructure

Vp plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Katy Tindal as Group Head of Procurement! Katy joins Vp following the creation of a new central Vp procurement function to drive consistency, operational efficiency and value across the Group.   This appointment supports Vp’s refreshed strategy, with key focus in ensuring that the Group’s specialist divisions work more closely together to drive growth. Vp's Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan May, said: “We welcome Katy to the Group. Her experience of working with businesses to deliver improved service will be invaluable to us, not only for our business divisions, but also for our suppliers and consequently our customers. We believe that by working more strategically with our supply chain we will be more efficient in how we operate as a Group whilst bringing additional value.” Read the press release in full: https://lnkd.in/eeakBB3S   #Appointment #Procurement #ExecutiveCommittee #Strategy 

Vp plc will announce its Interim Results for the period ending 30 September 2024 on Tuesday 26 November. Management will be participating in two free-to-register presentations in relation to the results, including the progression of our refreshed Group strategy, financial performance and operational highlights, via the Equity Development and Investor Meet Company platforms. To register for the Equity Development presentation, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e5298Xs6 Investors can sign up to IMC and register to meet Vp via: https://lnkd.in/dmfJcHwm 

Vp plc is thrilled to welcome Sinéad Brown as Group Health & Safety and Sustainability Director! Sinéad will lead the enhancement of Vp’s existing divisional health and safety teams by driving the implementation of group-wide, streamlined processes. Sinéad also joins the Executive Committee and will work with the Board on the Group’s direction in these key disciplines, as part of Vp’s refreshed strategy announced in June 2024. Vp's Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan May, said: “Sinéad has extensive experience in the health, safety and sustainability fields which will further build on the foundations that Vp already has. The safety of our teams, understanding the risks facing the business and also the leading sustainability opportunities that our teams can bring to customers are key. I believe that Sinéad’s experience in the construction sector has many parallels from which we can learn. We wish Sinéad a warm welcome and look forward to working with her to drive our renewed strategy forward.” Read the press release in full: #Appointment #HealthandSafety #Sustainability #ExecutiveCommittee #Strategy 

In addition to providing a trading update for the six months ended 30 September 2024, Vp plc announced the acquisition of Charleville Hire and Platform (CPH), one of Ireland’s leading specialist powered access companies. This strategic move strengthens Vp’s specialist equipment rental capabilities, particularly in the growing Irish market. CPH is based in County Cork, operating from a 2.4 acre, modern purpose built site. It principally services the growing pharma, renewables, technology and food ingredient sectors and has an extensive blue-chip client list. CPH offers a broad portfolio of specialist hire equipment across the Republic of Ireland, with over 1,000 machines including boom lifts, scissor lifts, vertical lifts, ultra boom lifts and other access equipment. The company is proud that the majority of its equipment is zero emissions at point of use, providing a key sustainability differentiator from the competition. Commenting on the acquisition, Martin Hanley, Director, CPH said: “We’re excited about this partnership with Vp. We are proud of the progress that we have made to date, delivering good, sustainable growth. Vp’s expertise and professionalism will support our growth and help enhance our customer services as we take the business to the next level.” Jonathan May, Chief Operating Officer, Vp plc, added: “This acquisition is exactly in line with Vp’s renewed strategic focus and builds on our highly differentiated, specialist customer offering. CPH is a market leader, operating in a growing market with a modern environmentally friendly fleet led by an experienced management team. We’re really excited by this news and look forward to working with the CPH team.” We wish the talented CPH team a warm welcome to Vp and look forward to growing together! Find both announcements in full here: https://lnkd.in/eNkKYVHt #Acquisition #BusinessGrowth #Vpplc #EquipmentRental #PoweredAccess #Ireland

Vp Torrent Trackside has been appointed by Balfour Beatty’s Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) framework for the provision of lighting and fencing.   The contract runs for two years and includes the provision of both managed service, dry hire lighting and associated fencing services on the framework. The appointment builds on Vp’s established presence in the rail sector.   The CRSA is an alliance between Network Rail, Balfour Beatty, Atkins Réalis and TSO and is responsible for the development, design and delivery of plain line and switch and crossing track renewals, as well as associated infrastructure works across the London North West and London North East Regions. Operations for the contract run out of six locations across the UK.   Jake Waterman, National Sales Manager said: “This framework appointment builds on our established expertise in the rail sector where Vp Torrent Trackside have operated for over 30 years. We are excited to bring our latest environmental and sustainability credentials to this contract.”   Commenting on the framework, David Thomas, Senior Procurement Manager – Rail, Balfour Beatty said: “Value for money and safety remain paramount for any award that we make. CRSA has a big schedule of essential work ahead of it and through frameworks like this we are able to bring the very best skills and product knowledge including the latest sustainable products that suppliers like Vp have access to.”

Groundforce Training were honoured to present one of the Apprentice of the Year Awards at the Energy & Utility Skills (EUSR) conference and awards night! Hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole earlier this week, it was a fantastic evening, celebrating the outstanding talent across our sector and recognising the future leaders of the industry!

With an established track record of recruiting apprentices, we are delighted to welcome our 2024 intake of twenty-five apprentices who have joined the business recently. Vp Group has recruited over 180 graduates over the past ten years, offering Level 2 and Level 3 Land Based Service Engineering qualifications and experience, working principally with Myerscough College in the North West. In 2025, we will be diversifying our apprentice offering to include skills in disciplines such as Human Resources and Information Technology. In addition, the Group also has three graduates joining its 2024 intake this month. Lindsey Filer, HR Director, said: “Offering opportunities through apprenticeships and our graduate programme is a vital part of attracting and retaining talent within the Vp Group. In our diverse business, we are able to offer a wide range of interesting projects and we are proud of our track record of attracting talent to this sector. As a provider to many of the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure contractors, our work provides variety, technical and customer face to face interaction, and the chance to contribute to projects which make a difference to local communities. "Our apprentices and graduates provide an important pipeline of talent and we’re delighted to extend our scheme for 2025 to recruit apprentices in functional disciplines such as HR and IT. I wish everyone joining us this year all the best for their careers.” Find out more about People and Careers at Vp Group on our website. https://lnkd.in/eD9JdyH9