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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
JCB helps shine a light on Staffordshire's deaf swimmer

JCB helps shine a light on Staffordshire's deaf swimmer

10 MAY 2024

A talented deaf swimmer is celebrating after JCB funded a device which gives her an equal chance of success in contests against hearing competitors.

A talented deaf swimmer is celebrating after JCB funded a device which gives her an equal chance of success in contests against hearing competitors.

Sprint finish for JCB cyclists' around the world in 80 days bid

Sprint finish for JCB cyclists' around the world in 80 days bid

29 APRIL 2024

A team of JCB cyclists today crossed the finish line of an epic charity fundraising effort to ride around the world in 80 days - four days early.

A team of JCB cyclists today crossed the finish line of an epic charity fundraising effort to ride around the world in 80 days - four days early.

JCB helps school set sights on life changing device

JCB helps school set sights on life changing device

22 APRIL 2024

A Staffordshire primary school is a step closer to buying a revolutionary new computer to help children with complex disabilities to communicate - thanks to a £500 donation from JCB.

A Staffordshire primary school is a step closer to buying a revolutionary new computer to help children with complex disabilities to communicate - thanks to a £500 donation from JCB.

JCB apprentices inspirational visit to moon exhibition

JCB apprentices inspirational visit to moon exhibition

05 APRIL 2024

JCB Apprentices aim high with unique visit to Cheadle moon.

JCB Apprentices aim high with unique visit to Cheadle moon.

Excitement mounts as LIV Golf hospitality tickets go on sale

Excitement mounts as LIV Golf hospitality tickets go on sale

20 MARCH 2024

Hospitality tickets for one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated golf tournaments go on sale later this week as the LIV Golf League travels to the United Kingdom this summer.

Hospitality tickets for one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated golf tournaments go on sale later this week as the LIV Golf League travels to the United Kingdom this summer.

Good news for JCB Academy as latest Ofsted report issued

Good news for JCB Academy as latest Ofsted report issued

13 MARCH 2024

The region's most over-subscribed school, The JCB Academy, has achieved top-class results in its latest Ofsted report.

The region's most over-subscribed school, The JCB Academy, has achieved top-class results in its latest Ofsted report.

Golden day as hirer marks 50th birthday with £68 million order

Golden day as hirer marks 50th birthday with £68 million order

05 MARCH 2024

The UK’s Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations in style by placing an order for a huge fleet of new JCB machines worth £68 million.

The UK’s Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations in style by placing an order for a huge fleet of new JCB machines worth £68 million.

JCB funds new kit for young Staffordshire footballers

JCB funds new kit for young Staffordshire footballers

05 MARCH 2024

A Staffordshire Moorlands football club is celebrating a double win after two of its junior teams secured sponsorship for smart new strips from digger giant JCB.

A Staffordshire Moorlands football club is celebrating a double win after two of its junior teams secured sponsorship for smart new strips from digger giant JCB.

Welder John targets £5,000 in first ever fundraising race

Welder John targets £5,000 in first ever fundraising race

01 MARCH 2024

A JCB welder and his three-year-old daughter are building a strong local fan club as they pound the pavements together in preparation for their first ever fundraising race –the 40th Stafford Half Marathon.

A JCB welder and his three-year-old daughter are building a strong local fan club as they pound the pavements together in preparation for their first ever fundraising race –the 40th Stafford Half Marathon.

Diamond days as Anthony Bamford marks 60 years JCB service

Diamond days as Anthony Bamford marks 60 years JCB service

23 FEBRUARY 2024

JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford celebrates an unprecedented milestone with the family firm this weekend – 60 years’ service.

JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford celebrates an unprecedented milestone with the family firm this weekend – 60 years’ service.