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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
Day off for employees in show of support for British farmers

Day off for employees in show of support for British farmers

19th November 2024

Employees from JCB’s farming businesses in Staffordshire were today given a day off work to join a rally in support of farmers affected by changes in inheritance tax.

Employees from JCB’s farming businesses in Staffordshire were today given a day off work to join a rally in support of farmers affected by changes in inheritance tax.

Rugeley Football Club celebrate in style

JCB pitches in to help Football Club celebrate in style

11th November 2024

A Staffordshire football team is preparing to celebrate its upcoming milestone anniversary in style, thanks to support from digger giant JCB.

A Staffordshire football team is preparing to celebrate its upcoming milestone anniversary in style, thanks to support from digger giant JCB.

Magic million as JCB engine production milestone marked

Magic million as JCB engine production milestone marked

28th October 2024

JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine.

JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine.

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Rugby club tackles new season in style thanks to JCB

25th October 2024

An East Staffordshire rugby club is celebrating after digger giant JCB pitched in to provide new kit for the senior team.

An East Staffordshire rugby club is celebrating after digger giant JCB pitched in to provide new kit for the senior team.

Chandos 370X News

Chandos digs deep with mighty JCB 370X

23rd October 2024

A leading North West civil engineering firm has bought one of the first JCB 370X tracked excavators.

A leading North West civil engineering firm has bought one of the first JCB 370X tracked excavators.

Wastemasters Group 35-22E Electric Teletruk Lifting

Wastemasters Group goes electric

21st October 2024

One of the UK's leading waste and recycling equipment hirers has invested in a fleet of JCB electric Teletruks.

One of the UK's leading waste and recycling equipment hirers has invested in a fleet of JCB electric Teletruks.

Clearabee A45E articulated boom news

Clearabee wastes no time buying UK's first JCB electric boom

18th October 2024

A leading clearance and waste management company has bought the first JCB A45E electric articulated boom in the UK.

A leading clearance and waste management company has bought the first JCB A45E electric articulated boom in the UK.

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Night to remember promised as charity concert tickets go on sale

15th October 2024

One of the world’s most accomplished male voice choirs is helping JCB hit a high note with its £2 million appeal for a children’s charity – by staging a special fundraising concert.

One of the world’s most accomplished male voice choirs is helping JCB hit a high note with its £2 million appeal for a children’s charity – by staging a special fundraising concert.

Profits grow at JCB as market outlook becomes more uncertain

23rd September 2024

Profits at construction equipment manufacturer JCB rose to £805.8 million in 2023, the company announced today. Sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion and machine sales increased to 123,228. The Group maintained a strong balance sheet with no net borrowings throughout 2023.

Profits at construction equipment manufacturer JCB rose to £805.8 million in 2023, the company announced today. Sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion and machine sales increased to 123,228. The Group maintained a strong balance sheet with no net borrowings throughout 2023.

Leading plant hirer places 17 million JCB machine order

Leading plant hirer places 17 million JCB machine order

9th September 2024

A leading equipment hirer has invested in £17 million worth of new JCB machines as the company prepares to mark its 20th birthday.

A leading equipment hirer has invested in £17 million worth of new JCB machines as the company prepares to mark its 20th birthday.