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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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Lakeside 5 & FUn Run 40th anniversary news

Hundreds help celebrate JCB charity road race's 40th birthday

14 JULY 2023

More than 320 runners embraced a party atmosphere to help celebrate four decades of a popular annual JCB road race.

More than 320 runners embraced a party atmosphere to help celebrate four decades of a popular annual JCB road race.

Biggest ever JCB appeal for the NSPCC gets off to flying start

Biggest ever JCB appeal for the NSPCC gets off to flying start

12 JULY 2023

JCB has launched the biggest-ever fundraising drive for the NSPCC in its history – with a target of £2 million.

JCB has launched the biggest-ever fundraising drive for the NSPCC in its history – with a target of £2 million.

Town gets ready to party with a little help from JCB

Town gets ready to party with a little help from JCB

10 JULY 2023

Cheadle Town Council’s showcase Party in the Park community event is set to wow the crowds this summer with a world-class cycling stunt display team - thanks to support from JCB.

Cheadle Town Council’s showcase Party in the Park community event is set to wow the crowds this summer with a world-class cycling stunt display team - thanks to support from JCB.

Lakeside 5 & Fun run 40th anniversary news

Party time as popular charity race celebrates 40th birthday

04 JULY 2023

Runners are limbering up to celebrate a special anniversary of a race which has raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Runners are limbering up to celebrate a special anniversary of a race which has raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Moorlands cricketers bowled over by JCB support

Moorlands cricketers bowled over by JCB support

30 JUNE 2023

A thriving Staffordshire Moorlands community cricket club has been bowled over by a five-year support deal from digger giant JCB.

A thriving Staffordshire Moorlands community cricket club has been bowled over by a five-year support deal from digger giant JCB.

JCB wins 900 machine deal from national builder's merchant

JCB wins 900 machine deal from national builder's merchant

28 JUNE 2023

JCB has won one of its biggest orders of the year after a 900-machine deal was signed with national builders’ merchant Jewson.

JCB has won one of its biggest orders of the year after a 900-machine deal was signed with national builders’ merchant Jewson.

JCB Academy champions a new generation of women in engineering

JCB Academy champions a new generation of women in engineering

19 JUNE 2023

A prestigious Staffordshire school is putting careers for women in engineering centre stage with a series of innovative and fun education days.

A prestigious Staffordshire school is putting careers for women in engineering centre stage with a series of innovative and fun education days.

JCB engineer braves searing heat to run up £4,200 charity total

JCB engineer braves searing heat to run up £4,200 charity total

12 JUNE 2023

A JCB engineer braved searing heat to run a half marathon – raising more than £4,000 to say thank you to hospital staff who saved his son’s life.

A JCB engineer braved searing heat to run a half marathon – raising more than £4,000 to say thank you to hospital staff who saved his son’s life.

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JCB launches zero emission 403E compact electric loader

09 JUNE 2023

JCB is introducing its first full electric wheeled loader, delivering best-in-class performance and full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation for customers.

JCB is introducing its first full electric wheeled loader, delivering best-in-class performance and full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation for customers.

Stunning black JCB Backhoe turns heads on building sites

Stunning black JCB Backhoe turns heads on building sites

26 MAY 2023

A leading Scottish civil engineering and plant hire firm has bought a new JCB 3CX Pro decked in striking black livery with red and gold details.

A leading Scottish civil engineering and plant hire firm has bought a new JCB 3CX Pro decked in striking black livery with red and gold details.