VP's strategy of broadening its specialist rental activities has afforded it protection from both the seasonal and economic downturn.

The Harrogate-based equipment hire business said today that the winter trading period had been seasonally quieter as expected but had been further impacted by deteriorating economic conditions.

However, the group still expects to report full year results in line with market expectations largely helped by markets such as water, rail and publicly funded construction projects.

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