During this difficult time Vp focused on its
own programme of recovery and growth
while staying alert to investment
opportunities. In 2012 ESS Safeforce and
UK Forks acquired two equipment rental
activities from the Balfour Beatty Group.
In the same year Torrent Trackside
opened new depots in Tottenham and
Rotherham. In 2013 Groundforce acquired
Mr Cropper, a specialist pile breaker rental
business. In 2014 Vp acquired TP&E,
the track side plant and equipment rental
activity of Balfour Beatty Rail Limited.
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UK Forks
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Groundforce Shorco
