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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
Lord Bamford and Ken Harrison with 1,0000,000 Backhoe

Pioneer Ken aged 100 helps mark millionth JCB backhoe milestone

30 JANUARY 2025

Centenarian Ken Harrison was today a guest of honour at celebrations to mark the production of JCB’s one millionth backhoe loader as the last known survivor of the original production team that built the first machines.

Centenarian Ken Harrison was today a guest of honour at celebrations to mark the production of JCB’s one millionth backhoe loader as the last known survivor of the original production team that built the first machines.

North Herts Surfacing CT430-140 News

First JCB CT430-140 gets rolling for surface specialist

22 JANUARY 2025

A leading road surfacing specialist has purchased the first new JCB CT430-140 compaction model to roll off the production line.

A leading road surfacing specialist has purchased the first new JCB CT430-140 compaction model to roll off the production line.

Nathan ‘Hitman’ Heaney supporting JCB’s £2 million appeal for the NSPCC News

Boxer Nathan's knockout support for JCB's NSPCC appeal

20 JANUARY 2025

Staffordshire boxing sensation Nathan ‘Hitman’ Heaney is pulling no punches when it comes to supporting JCB’s £2 million appeal for the NSPCC – with a donation of a prized pair of his gloves.

Staffordshire boxing sensation Nathan ‘Hitman’ Heaney is pulling no punches when it comes to supporting JCB’s £2 million appeal for the NSPCC – with a donation of a prized pair of his gloves.

TM280S, TM320S and TM420S working together in a yard

Dealer appointments give new focus to Irish market

16 JANUARY 2025

JCB is to restructure the distribution of its growing range of agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of a network of new dealers, the company announced today.

JCB is to restructure the distribution of its growing range of agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of a network of new dealers, the company announced today.

Lilian Greenwood with the JCB Pothole Pro- Press

Minister's insight into the JCB machine fixing Britain's roads

15 JANUARY 2025

Minister's insight into the JCB machine fixing Britain's roads

Minister's insight into the JCB machine fixing Britain's roads

Magnificent milestone as MKM Hire hits 350 JCB machines

Magnificent milestone as MKM Hire hits 350 JCB machines

15 JANUARY 2025

MKM Hire has celebrated the purchase of its 350th JCB machine as it continues its rapid expansion.

MKM Hire has celebrated the purchase of its 350th JCB machine as it continues its rapid expansion.

Lord Bamford Hydrogen Combustion Engine - Approved

Landmark start to 2025 as JCB's Hydrogen engine approved for use

10 JANUARY 2025

JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced today.

JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced today.

Lord Bamford with 1,000,000 Backhoe Loader

One million and counting as JCB marks major backhoe milestone

10 JANUARY 2025

JCB today celebrated a major machine milestone with the production of its one millionth Backhoe Loader.

JCB today celebrated a major machine milestone with the production of its one millionth Backhoe Loader.

26C-1 Mini Excavator-Tom Grant-Press Release

First new JCB mini excavator touches down in Scotland

08 JANUARY 2025

A leading plant hirer has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5 tonne mini excavator models to reach Scotland.

A leading plant hirer has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5 tonne mini excavator models to reach Scotland.

JCB by royal appointment to his majesty King Charles III

02 JANUARY 2025

JCB has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment, it was confirmed today.

JCB has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment, it was confirmed today.