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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
Paris Olympic Medallist Adam Burgess JCB Homecoming

Applause rings out for Paris medallist Adam at JCB homecoming

30 AUGUST 2024

Paris silver medallist Adam Burgess was given a rousing welcome home to Staffordshire today when he visited JCB’s World HQ.

Paris silver medallist Adam Burgess was given a rousing welcome home to Staffordshire today when he visited JCB’s World HQ.

JCB to bring a burst of colour to its charity fundraising

JCB to bring a burst of colour to its charity fundraising

20 AUGUST 2024

Staffordshire families are being urged to put their best foot forward as digger giant JCB brings a burst of colour to the region to mark one of its biggest fundraising challenges yet.

Staffordshire families are being urged to put their best foot forward as digger giant JCB brings a burst of colour to the region to mark one of its biggest fundraising challenges yet.

Tru7 Group invests in huge JCB X Series fleet

Tru7 Group invests in huge JCB X Series fleet

20 AUGUST 2024

Tru7 Group has invested in a fleet of 20 new JCB 140X tracked excavators – much to the delight of the company’s operators.

Tru7 Group has invested in a fleet of 20 new JCB 140X tracked excavators – much to the delight of the company’s operators.

Walters weighs in with major JCB 370X order

Walters weighs in with major JCB 370X order

02 AUGUST 2024

One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to be produced.

One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to be produced.

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JCB successfully campaigns for towing regulation update

18 JULY 2024

JCB was today celebrating after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery - potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year.

JCB was today celebrating after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery - potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year.

Good luck wishes for canoeist Adam as he heads to Paris

Good luck wishes for canoeist Adam as he heads to Paris

17 JULY 2024

Staffordshire canoeist Adam Burgess took a break from training to inspire a group of JCB employees – and left with a special good luck message.

Staffordshire canoeist Adam Burgess took a break from training to inspire a group of JCB employees – and left with a special good luck message.

And they are off.. more than 360 runners took part in the JCB Lakeside 5

Rain fails to dampen spirits as more than 360 runners compete in JCB Lakeside 5

15 JULY 2024

Wet conditions failed to dampen sprits at the popular JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run – which saw a bumper field raise thousands of pounds for the NSPCC.

Wet conditions failed to dampen sprits at the popular JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run – which saw a bumper field raise thousands of pounds for the NSPCC.

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Heated cab option for JCB 403E compact wheeled loader

01 JULY 2024

JCB has developed a fully glazed, heated ROPS/FOPS cab alternative for the 403E electric compact wheeled loader.

JCB has developed a fully glazed, heated ROPS/FOPS cab alternative for the 403E electric compact wheeled loader.

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Increased capacity and specification for new JCB 558 PRO

28 JUNE 2024

JCB is expanding its rotating telescopic handler range with the launch of the JCB 558-210R PRO and the 558-260R PRO.

JCB is expanding its rotating telescopic handler range with the launch of the JCB 558-210R PRO and the 558-260R PRO.

JCB develops Intelliweigh system for heavy wheeled loaders

JCB develops Intelliweigh system for heavy wheeled loaders

27 JUNE 2024

As part of its Waste & Controls option package, JCB has introduced the Intelliweigh system for its 427, 437 and 457 wheeled loader models, providing an accurate, digital and connected on-board weighing solution straight from the factory.

As part of its Waste & Controls option package, JCB has introduced the Intelliweigh system for its 427, 437 and 457 wheeled loader models, providing an accurate, digital and connected on-board weighing solution straight from the factory.