MKL appoints Komatsu Utility dealer

Komatsu’s master dealer for the UK, Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has added Global Construction Plant & Equipment Ltd to its network of sub-dealers.

UK manufacturer backs import regulator over plant dumping

Excavator producers are set to benefit from swingeing anti-dumping measures designed to crack down on cheap Chinese imports. UK manufacturer of heavy plant equipment JCB said the announcement by the government’s international trade regulator would level a “distorted” market. Under proposals being considered by the… The post UK manufacturer backs import regulator over plant dumping appeared first on Construction News.

Inheritance tax changes spell ‘death of the plant-hire industry’

Plant equipment owners have warned that inheritance tax changes set out in the chancellor’s Autumn Budget could put their firms at risk of closure. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) said changes to inheritance tax relief, announced on 30 October,… The post Inheritance tax changes spell ‘death of the plant-hire industry’ appeared first on Construction News.

London contractors alerted over ‘tightening’ of plant emission rules

Construction firms operating in London will need to meet a new “tightening” of machinery emission rules, a plant equipment firm has warned. Rules around the emissions from generators and air compressors are changing in the coming months, which Aggreko says requires rapid change by contractors… The post London contractors alerted over ‘tightening’ of plant emission rules appeared first on Construction News.

Alsop’s Peckham Library listing bid fails

The Architects’ JournalAlsop’s Peckham Library listing bid fails A bid to list Alsop & Störmer’s 2000 Stirling Prize-winning Peckham Library has failed, despite concerns over new plant equipment being installed on its roof The post Alsop’s Peckham Library listing bid fails appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

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