M&A Deal Summary

Vp Acquires Pipe Testing Accessories

On November 16, 2007, Vp acquired business services company Pipe Testing Accessories

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vp’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Vp’s 2nd transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-11-16
Target Pipe Testing Accessories
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Vp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Pipe Testing Accessories

Tullamore, Ireland
Pipe Testing Accessories Ltd. is a provider of shoring and pipe stopper services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Vp

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1950
Sector Retail
Employees2,522
Revenue 369M GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Vp is a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets including civil engineering, rail, oil and gas exploration, construction, outdoor events and industry. Vp was founded in 1950 and is based in Harrogate, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 16
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 14
Country (Ireland) 2 of 2
Year (2007) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-16 Underground Safety Services

Tullamore, Ireland

Underground Safety Services Ltd. is a provider of shoring equipment, diameter pipe stoppers, pipe testing equipment and water leak detection equipment to the construction industry and local authorities.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-02 UMole

Huntingdon, United Kingdom

UMole Ltd. is a provider for the hire and sale of trenchless installation equipment to the utility contracting markets.

Buy £5M