Brussels, 22/12/2000 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission inflicted a heavy fine on the British group JC Bamford (JCB), a major manufacturer of equipment for the construction, agriculture and industry sectors, for infringement on Community law covering agreements. The Commission investigation, carried out following a complaint by the French distributor Central Parts SA in February 1996, showed that JCB established distribution agreements and other practices having as effect to...