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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.
Lord Bamford with JCB Hydromax
Hydrogen Loadall refuelling Colin Evison, BAM’s Innovation Technical Lead

Ease of refuelling hailed as hydrogen Loadall goes on test

12 MARCH 2025

Leading contractor BAM Construction has hailed the simplicity of the refuelling process of JCB’s hydrogen powered Loadall telescopic handler after testing the machine on a major Midlands regeneration project.

Leading contractor BAM Construction has hailed the simplicity of the refuelling process of JCB’s hydrogen powered Loadall telescopic handler after testing the machine on a major Midlands regeneration project.

Lyme Valley Run- Press Imagery

New Parkrun under starter's orders as JCB funds set up costs

11 MARCH 2025

Young runners from across North Staffordshire will be under starter’s orders this weekend for new junior parkrun - thanks to support from digger giant JCB.

Young runners from across North Staffordshire will be under starter’s orders this weekend for new junior parkrun - thanks to support from digger giant JCB.

Harry Kirby-Olympic Dream-Press Imagery

JCB helps teenager set sights on Olympic dream

28 FEBRUARY 2025

A teenage kayaker has set his sights on paddling into the Olympics thanks to a £2,500 donation from digger giant JCB.

A teenage kayaker has set his sights on paddling into the Olympics thanks to a £2,500 donation from digger giant JCB.

McKinty - Articulated Boom - Press Imagery

JCB boom time for McKinty Construction Ltd

26 FEBRUARY 2025

A leading commercial and agricultural construction company has purchased two of the first new JCB A45EH articulated booms in Northern Ireland.

A leading commercial and agricultural construction company has purchased two of the first new JCB A45EH articulated booms in Northern Ireland.

His Majesty The King at JCB With the Hydrogen refuller

His Majesty The King gets glimpse of future at JCB 80th celebration

24 FEBRUARY 2025

His Majesty The King was today given a glimpse into the future of JCB hydrogen power as he toured the company’s World Headquarters as part of its 80th birthday celebrations.

His Majesty The King was today given a glimpse into the future of JCB hydrogen power as he toured the company’s World Headquarters as part of its 80th birthday celebrations.

JCB Hydrogen Combustion Engine

JCB Powertrain ready to partner in clean power at Bauma

21 FEBRUARY 2025

JCB Powertrain will demonstrate its leadership in the hydrogen sector with a stand built around this rapidly developing technology at the Bauma equipment fair in Munich, April 7-13.

JCB Powertrain will demonstrate its leadership in the hydrogen sector with a stand built around this rapidly developing technology at the Bauma equipment fair in Munich, April 7-13.

BOELS European plant hirer- Wheeled Excavators - Press

Major European plant hirer invests £65 million in new JCB fleet

14 FEBRUARY 2025

Leading European plant and tool hire company BOELS Rental has placed its biggest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million (€78 million).

Leading European plant and tool hire company BOELS Rental has placed its biggest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million (€78 million).

Hutchinson Memorial C of E school- Fastrac- Press Release

JCB Fastrac top of the class for Staffordshire village school

14 FEBRUARY 2025

Early years pupils at a Staffordshire Moorlands village school were treated to a very special visitor as part of a project to learn about farming in the local community.

Early years pupils at a Staffordshire Moorlands village school were treated to a very special visitor as part of a project to learn about farming in the local community.

8008E Micro - Application 8

Electric JCB micro to make mighty impact at EHS

10 FEBRUARY 2025

JCB will unveil a brand new electric micro excavator at the Executive Hire Show – the 8008E CTS.

JCB will unveil a brand new electric micro excavator at the Executive Hire Show – the 8008E CTS.

B&K Hume-4CX Pro-Press Release

Unique DUALDRIVE JCB stands out from the crowd

05 FEBRUARY 2025

A leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor has bought one of the first JCB DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland.

A leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor has bought one of the first JCB DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland.