When complexity and constraints demand capability beyond the ordinary,
companies turn to us

We are specialists in equipment rental and an expert provider of people, services and support, principally for the Infrastructure, Construction, Housebuilding and Energy markets.

We are involved in many of the critical projects which allow economies to grow, in the UK and overseas.

Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project

Vp businesses are providing expertise, equipment and ongoing support to several contractors working at Hinkley Point C. This includes servicing rescue equipment to be used in an emergency in the three massive cooling tunnels being built under the Bristol Channel. Also, our rotational telehandlers have helped lift six enormous tunnel heads into place on the seabed.

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One-stop shop at refinery

ESS, a leading specialist provider of safety, survey, communications and test & measurement equipment, is providing a one-stop rental shop to a major refinery located in South Wales. ESS has a long-standing, 10-year relationship working with the refinery, an American petroleum company, providing essential on-site rental support to keep the facility operational around the clock.

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Extension of the Vienna metro

Deep excavations, 32 metres below the Austrian capital required the use of an innovative concept pioneered by our trenching and shoring business, Groundforce. This bracing prevents movement and collapse on the Vienna metro expansion. The project is part of a major expansion to the network.

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Railway plant: Railway people

Torrent Trackside has decades of experience providing rental equipment and specialist services to the rail sector. We are a lead partner on the Trans-Pennine upgrade, the largest Department for Transport CP7 project outside of HS2.

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Our Business

We operate across different markets and geographies, with market leading positions in niche sectors.

ESG

Our core values and responsible business framework guide our approach to ESG.

Results and Presentations

Annual Report and Accounts 2024