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JCB, the world’s third largest construction equipment brand by volume, has 22 plants on four continents: 11 in the UK and others in India, Brazil, the USA and China. JCB is a family company, which was founded on October 23rd, 1945, by the late Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE. His son Anthony, now Lord Bamford, has been Chairman since 1975. JCB has just celebrated its 80th birthday.
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Chancellors update on JCB's hydrogen technology

Chancellors update on JCB's hydrogen technology

27 JUNE 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP was given a detailed update on JCB’s £100 million investment into hydrogen engines and hydrogen-powered equipment during a visit to JCB’s Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire yesterday (June 26th).

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP was given a detailed update on JCB’s £100 million investment into hydrogen engines and hydrogen-powered equipment during a visit to JCB’s Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire yesterday (June 26th).

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Derbyshire cricket club bowled over with funds for new pitch

24 JUNE 2025

A growing cricket club has been bowled over by a £2,000 donation from JCB to help pay for a new all-weather pitch.

A growing cricket club has been bowled over by a £2,000 donation from JCB to help pay for a new all-weather pitch.

Royal Highland Show - Princess Royal with JCB's Hydrogen Engine

Royal reveal for JCB's innovative hydrogen engine

23 JUNE 2025

HRH The Princess Royal was given an insight into JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal Highland Show highlighting net zero innovations.

HRH The Princess Royal was given an insight into JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal Highland Show highlighting net zero innovations.

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JCB hydrogen engine to debut at the Royal Highland Show

05 JUNE 2025

JCB’s pioneering hydrogen fuelled engine will be on public display for the first time at a UK agricultural event during the Royal Highland Show, Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June at Ingliston, Edinburgh.

JCB’s pioneering hydrogen fuelled engine will be on public display for the first time at a UK agricultural event during the Royal Highland Show, Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June at Ingliston, Edinburgh.

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JCB serves up life-saving support for Staffordshire tennis teams

03 JUNE 2025

Staffordshire tennis clubs are to benefit from life-saving training after digger giant JCB served up a £500 donation to support an ongoing first aid programme.

Staffordshire tennis clubs are to benefit from life-saving training after digger giant JCB served up a £500 donation to support an ongoing first aid programme.

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JCB secures full EU type-approval for pioneering hydrogen engine

23 MAY 2025

JCB has passed another significant milestone on its pioneering hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type-approval of its hydrogen engine for use in non-road mobile machinery.

JCB has passed another significant milestone on its pioneering hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type-approval of its hydrogen engine for use in non-road mobile machinery.

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JCB supports life-saving prostate cancer screening programme

19 MAY 2025

A life-saving men’s health screening programme is coming to Uttoxeter – with the help of a £750 donation from digger giant JCB.

A life-saving men’s health screening programme is coming to Uttoxeter – with the help of a £750 donation from digger giant JCB.

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Time to Excel at the Awesome Earthmovers x JCB Operator Challenge

16 MAY 2025

JCB is proud to be announced as headline sponsor for the Awesome Earthmovers Operator Challenge, taking place at PlantWorx 2025.

JCB is proud to be announced as headline sponsor for the Awesome Earthmovers Operator Challenge, taking place at PlantWorx 2025.

JCB welcomes landmark UK-India free trade agreement

08 MAY 2025

JCB has welcomed this week’s announcement of the landmark UK – India Free Trade Agreement after the formal conclusion of talks between the United Kingdom and Republic of India.

JCB has welcomed this week’s announcement of the landmark UK – India Free Trade Agreement after the formal conclusion of talks between the United Kingdom and Republic of India.

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JCB unveils wall of honour for family VE Day commemoration

07 MAY 2025

JCB today paid a special tribute to the relatives of proud employees whose family members served their country in the war as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

JCB today paid a special tribute to the relatives of proud employees whose family members served their country in the war as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day.