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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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L B McRonald 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland News

New JCB DUALDRIVE increases customer's productivity by 30%

3rd April 2025

One of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland is delivering time savings of up to 30 per cent for a road surfacing specialist.

One of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland is delivering time savings of up to 30 per cent for a road surfacing specialist.

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Football club in league of its own as JCB backs new kit goals

18th March 2025

An east Staffordshire football club is on taarget for an ambitious goal of launching three new youth teams next season thanks to support from digger giant JCB.

An east Staffordshire football club is on taarget for an ambitious goal of launching three new youth teams next season thanks to support from digger giant JCB.

Thorncliffs as a new agricultural machinery dealership news

Thorncliffs appointed South Lincolnshire JCB Agriculture dealer

14th March 2025

JCB has appointed Thorncliffs as a new agricultural machinery dealership with a well-established JCB pedigree to provide sales, parts and service support in south Lincolnshire, effective from May 1st.

JCB has appointed Thorncliffs as a new agricultural machinery dealership with a well-established JCB pedigree to provide sales, parts and service support in south Lincolnshire, effective from May 1st.

Hydrogen Loadall refuelling Colin Evison, BAM’s Innovation Technical Lead

Ease of refuelling hailed as hydrogen Loadall goes on test

12th 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

11th 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.

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JCB helps teenager set sights on Olympic dream

28th 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.

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JCB boom time for McKinty Construction Ltd

26th 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

24th 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

21st 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.

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

14th 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).