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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
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JCB adds lever steer option to new controls package

27 JUNE 2024

JCB has developed a Lever Steer option for its large platform wheeled loaders, designed to deliver enhanced comfort and control for the operator, particularly in repetitive loading operations.

JCB has developed a Lever Steer option for its large platform wheeled loaders, designed to deliver enhanced comfort and control for the operator, particularly in repetitive loading operations.

145XR reduced tailswing X series tracked excavator

New reduced tailswing 145XR joins JCB's popular X Series line-up

27 JUNE 2024

JCB today expands its popular X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model that delivers exceptional performance and productivity with compact dimensions and a full-size operator cab.

JCB today expands its popular X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model that delivers exceptional performance and productivity with compact dimensions and a full-size operator cab.

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JCB hydrogen generator debut paves way for zero carbon future

25 JUNE 2024

JCB today takes another major step forward in the process of evaluating hydrogen as a fuel of the future with the first showing of a generator powered by the net zero fuel.

JCB today takes another major step forward in the process of evaluating hydrogen as a fuel of the future with the first showing of a generator powered by the net zero fuel.

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New hi-tech tag offers versatile asset monitoring solution

25 JUNE 2024

JCB has launched a new product to help customers monitor the location of all powered or non-powered equipment, regardless of its size, function, or brand.

JCB has launched a new product to help customers monitor the location of all powered or non-powered equipment, regardless of its size, function, or brand.

£5,000 JCB donation is music to ears of Stoke-on-Trent orchestra

£5,000 JCB donation is music to ears of Stoke-on-Trent orchestra

05 JUNE 2024

An inspiring orchestra is making classical music accessible with the launch of free performances in Stoke-on-Trent - thanks to a £5,000 donation from digger giant JCB.

An inspiring orchestra is making classical music accessible with the launch of free performances in Stoke-on-Trent - thanks to a £5,000 donation from digger giant JCB.

JCB breaks ground at new $500 million North American factory

JCB breaks ground at new $500 million North American factory

04 JUNE 2024

JCB today began work on a new $500 million factory in North America – the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history

JCB today began work on a new $500 million factory in North America – the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history

K-Plant goes Backhoe to the future with platinum JCB

K-Plant goes Backhoe to the future with platinum JCB

01 JUNE 2024

A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the future.

A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the future.

Energy Secretary inspired by JCB's hydrogen engine innovation

Energy Secretary inspired by JCB's hydrogen engine innovation

24 MAY 2024

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction equipment and agricultural machinery on decarbonisation using hydrogen combustion engine technology.

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction equipment and agricultural machinery on decarbonisation using hydrogen combustion engine technology.

Swimmers making a splash with top class changing facilities

Swimmers making a splash with top class changing facilities

23 MAY 2024

A swimming school is celebrating after receiving vital shower and changing equipment - thanks to a £5,000 boost from JCB.

A swimming school is celebrating after receiving vital shower and changing equipment - thanks to a £5,000 boost from JCB.

JCB searches for UK's best excavator operator

JCB searches for UK's best excavator operator

13 MAY 2024

All bets are off as JCB gives the UK’s best tracked excavator operator the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas.

All bets are off as JCB gives the UK’s best tracked excavator operator the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas.