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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.
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JCB Three Peaks Challenge 2023 NSPCC £2 million appeal news

Pedal power set to give boost to children's charity appeal

01 SEPTEMBER 2023

Hundreds of cyclists are set to climb into the saddle next month to put some pedal power into JCB’s £2 million NSPCC Appeal.

Hundreds of cyclists are set to climb into the saddle next month to put some pedal power into JCB’s £2 million NSPCC Appeal.

JCB donation builds firm foundations for future of historic local church

JCB donation builds firm foundations for future of historic local church

30 AUGUST 2023

A JCB donation is proving the answer to a historic local church’s prayers in helping fund vital renovation work.

A JCB donation is proving the answer to a historic local church’s prayers in helping fund vital renovation work.

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JCB launches compact but powerful Loadall 530-60 AGRISUPER

29 AUGUST 2023

A new 3 tonne lift capacity compact telescopic handler has been launched by JCB for the popular 6.0m lift height sector with a comprehensive specification that offers significant performance and productivity advantages.

A new 3 tonne lift capacity compact telescopic handler has been launched by JCB for the popular 6.0m lift height sector with a comprehensive specification that offers significant performance and productivity advantages.

North Staffordshire Football Team Sponsorship News Junior football team achieves sponsorship goal with JCB

Junior football team achieves sponsorship goal with JCB

18 AUGUST 2023

A North Staffordshire junior football team is set to kick off the new season in style thanks to £500 support from JCB.

A North Staffordshire junior football team is set to kick off the new season in style thanks to £500 support from JCB.

JCB excavator proves the foundation for success at Akela

JCB excavator proves the foundation for success at Akela

09 AUGUST 2023

A Scottish ground engineering specialist is using a specially modified JCB X Series tracked excavator for its piling and foundations work on new housing developments.

A Scottish ground engineering specialist is using a specially modified JCB X Series tracked excavator for its piling and foundations work on new housing developments.

JCB JS20MH boosts productivity at WRC

JCB JS20MH boosts productivity at WRC

03 AUGUST 2023

A leading Scottish recycling firm has bought a brand new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste.

A leading Scottish recycling firm has bought a brand new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste.

Council's new Pothole Pro clocks on for first shift close to home

Council's new Pothole Pro clocks on for first shift close to home

28 JULY 2023

Staffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB factory where it was produced.

Staffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB factory where it was produced.

Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards & Engineering Talent Awards JCB Apprentice Finalists News

Apprentices fly the flag for career success in major UK awards

24 JULY 2023

Two JCB apprentices are hoping for awards success after being shortlisted for major UK business honours.

Two JCB apprentices are hoping for awards success after being shortlisted for major UK business honours.

Energy Minister impressed with JCB's hydrogen engine development

Energy Minister impressed with JCB's hydrogen engine development

21 JULY 2023

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its super-efficient hydrogen machines working on building sites and farms by next year – declaring himself “impressed” with the company’s early success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel.

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its super-efficient hydrogen machines working on building sites and farms by next year – declaring himself “impressed” with the company’s early success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel.

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Heavy investment for Houlihans in 11 machine JCB X Series deal

21 JULY 2023

One of the South East’s leading construction firms has bought a fleet of JCB excavators including 11 new JCB 140X tracked excavators.

One of the South East’s leading construction firms has bought a fleet of JCB excavators including 11 new JCB 140X tracked excavators.