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Vp Acquires Underground Safety Services

On November 16, 2007, Vp acquired test/measurement equipment company Underground Safety Services

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vp’s 2nd transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Vp’s 2nd transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-11-16
Target Underground Safety Services
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Vp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

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.

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Buyer

Vp

Harrogate, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1950
Sector Retail
Employees2,900
Revenue 380M GBP (2025)
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, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 16
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 14
Country: Ireland M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2007 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-16 Pipe Testing Accessories

Tullamore, Ireland

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

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
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