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Tariffs, steel & strategy: Diales CEO Mark Wheeler speaks
Diales Group PLC (LON:DIAL) CEO Mark Wheeler talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s global operations and how it supports clients across the engineering and construction sectors—particularly with dispute resolution, cost escalation claims, and complex project planning.
Wheeler explained that Diales works with major contractors, joint ventures, government bodies, and clients across infrastructure, energy, and offshore projects. He said, “We support them with their contracts, planning, programming and claims and dispute resolution,” highlighting the company's niche expertise in large-scale, often novel engineering environments.
In light of new US tariffs on steel and aluminum, Wheeler said Diales is seeing increased client inquiries and is well-positioned to provide strategic guidance. He noted the company’s experience with “cost escalation claims” and emphasised the value of early contractual advice to manage such risks.
He also discussed supply chain challenges, especially where key components are manufactured globally. “One or two small components can really delay the delivery and completion of the construction of some quite significant pieces of equipment,” Wheeler noted.
Finally, Wheeler addressed the ongoing share buyback program, which he described as popular with shareholders. He reiterated the company's belief that it is currently “the best value stock to be buying,” particularly given AIM market illiquidity.
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