04.09.2013

Vp acquires Mr Cropper

UK rental group Vp - owner of UK Forks and Hire Station - has acquired all the shares of pile cropping specialist Mr Cropper for £4.6 million.

Established 13 years ago, Mr Cropper is the UK market leader in the rental of pile cropping machines to the country’s groundworks and construction sectors. Operating across the whole of the UK with two locations in the South East and Midlands. The acquired business will be integrated within Vp's Groundforce division.

VP chairman Jeremy Pilkington said: "We are very pleased to welcome a market leading business of Mr Cropper's quality to the Vp group. The specialist nature of the business is an excellent fit for Vp and Mr Cropper will provide complementary activities in support of our other businesses operating in the groundworking and construction sectors."