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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 cyclists 'set off' on around the world in 80 days challenge

JCB cyclists 'set off' on around the world in 80 days challenge

13 FEBRUARY 2024

A team of intrepid JCB cyclists is putting pedal power into action with a massive fundraising challenge to help enhance the lives of children and young people with cancer.

A team of intrepid JCB cyclists is putting pedal power into action with a massive fundraising challenge to help enhance the lives of children and young people with cancer.

£6 million JCB order includes hirer's first ever X Series models

£6 million JCB order includes hirer's first ever X Series models

31 JANUARY 2024

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions has invested in a fleet of more than 100 JCB machines in a deal worth in excess of £6 million.

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions has invested in a fleet of more than 100 JCB machines in a deal worth in excess of £6 million.

Lights Camera action - Apprenticeship week

Lights, cameras, action! As apprentices step into national spotlight

31 JANUARY 2024

JCB apprentices are set to share their on-the-job training experience with an audience of at least 140,000 people as part of a live broadcast across the UK.

JCB apprentices are set to share their on-the-job training experience with an audience of at least 140,000 people as part of a live broadcast across the UK.

STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS CELESTIAL CELEBRATIONS

JCB supports Staffordshire Moorlands celestial celebrations

26 JANUARY 2024

The sky is the limit for a Staffordshire Moorlands arts group’s major exhibition plans thanks to a £2,000 donation from digger giant JCB.

The sky is the limit for a Staffordshire Moorlands arts group’s major exhibition plans thanks to a £2,000 donation from digger giant JCB.

JCB X Series brings down the house on theatre demolition job

JCB X Series brings down the house on theatre demolition job

18 JANUARY 2024

JCB's mighty 131X tracked excavator has been making light work of tough demolition jobs in the South East of England.

JCB's mighty 131X tracked excavator has been making light work of tough demolition jobs in the South East of England.

Lord Bamford Hydrogen Combustion Engine - Approved

Industry leaders urged to get behind landmark call for evidence

17 JANUARY 2024

JCB today called on industry leaders to get behind the Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the future.

JCB today called on industry leaders to get behind the Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the future.

JCB X Series on the right track for Mushroom Civil

JCB X Series on the right track for Mushroom Civil

04 JANUARY 2024

A leading Irish groundworks and civil engineering specialist has bought a brand new JCB 245XR tracked excavator to work on a major €65 million rail project in Limerick.

A leading Irish groundworks and civil engineering specialist has bought a brand new JCB 245XR tracked excavator to work on a major €65 million rail project in Limerick.

JCB Transmissions welcomes new year with Wrexham 10K sponsorship

JCB Transmissions welcomes new year with Wrexham 10K sponsorship

03 JANUARY 2024

Wrexham's JCB Transmissions is hitting the ground running, quite literally, with a New Year community sponsorship.

Wrexham's JCB Transmissions is hitting the ground running, quite literally, with a New Year community sponsorship.

JCB 140X wastes no time for MRW

JCB 140X wastes no time for MRW

02 JANUARY 2024

A leading Midlands waste recycling specialist has invested in a brand new JCB 140X tracked excavator for sorting and loading waste at its materials recycling facility.

A leading Midlands waste recycling specialist has invested in a brand new JCB 140X tracked excavator for sorting and loading waste at its materials recycling facility.

Christmas joy for children as JCB toy appeal gifts delivered

Christmas joy for children as JCB toy appeal gifts delivered

19 DECEMBER 2023

Staffordshire Olympians Adam Burgess and Ben Williams played Santa to local children by delivering gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal.

Staffordshire Olympians Adam Burgess and Ben Williams played Santa to local children by delivering gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal.