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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 rotating telehandler joins Bylor fleet at Hinkley Point C

4th January 2023

BYLOR, the civil engineering joint venture helping construct EDF’s Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station in Somerset, has deployed the might of one of JCB’s machines to handle thousands of tonnes of steel.

BYLOR, the civil engineering joint venture helping construct EDF’s Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station in Somerset, has deployed the might of one of JCB’s machines to handle thousands of tonnes of steel.

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Award winning JCB electric mini celebrates big milestone

21st December 2022

JCB’s double-award winning electric mini excavator today marked another significant milestone in its short history – the production of the 1,000th machine.

JCB’s double-award winning electric mini excavator today marked another significant milestone in its short history – the production of the 1,000th machine.

A thousand thanks as employees dig deep for vulnerable children

A thousand thanks as employees dig deep for vulnerable children

8th December 2022

JCB’s Christmas Toy Appeal today delivered sacksful of festive cheer to vulnerable children after a staggering 1,000 gifts were donated to the cause.

JCB’s Christmas Toy Appeal today delivered sacksful of festive cheer to vulnerable children after a staggering 1,000 gifts were donated to the cause.

JCB employees play santa as toy appeal gets into full swing

JCB employees play santa as toy appeal gets into full swing

25th November 2022

JCB employees are playing Santa this Christmas with a company-wide toy appeal to bring festive cheer to vulnerable youngsters.

JCB employees are playing Santa this Christmas with a company-wide toy appeal to bring festive cheer to vulnerable youngsters.

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H&C Plant Hire invests in fleet of 20 JCB Backhoe Loaders

24th November 2022

A leading North-West plant hirer has invested in 20 powerful new JCB 3CX PRO backhoe loaders – hailing the latest model as ‘the best backhoe loader available’.

A leading North-West plant hirer has invested in 20 powerful new JCB 3CX PRO backhoe loaders – hailing the latest model as ‘the best backhoe loader available’.

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Three generations of Moorlands farming family sow seeds of success with JCB

18th November 2022

Digger giant JCB welcomed three generations of a Staffordshire farming family to its World Headquarters to celebrate decades of a proud agricultural machinery partnership.

Digger giant JCB welcomed three generations of a Staffordshire farming family to its World Headquarters to celebrate decades of a proud agricultural machinery partnership.

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Joy as Countess marks double milestone at new British JCB plant

15th November 2022

The Countess of Wessex, Patron of the NSPCC, was warmly welcomed to JCB today for a double engagement – to officially open a new £100 million factory and to receive a £300,000 cheque for the children’s charity.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron of the NSPCC, was warmly welcomed to JCB today for a double engagement – to officially open a new £100 million factory and to receive a £300,000 cheque for the children’s charity.

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JCB helps to ring in the changes at historic village church

8th November 2022

A Staffordshire Moorlands village church is ringing in the changes with a major restoration project thanks to a donation from digger giant JCB.

A Staffordshire Moorlands village church is ringing in the changes with a major restoration project thanks to a donation from digger giant JCB.

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Council invests in Pothole Pro to speed up road repairs

7th November 2022

Northumberland County Council has invested in a JCB Pothole Pro to help keep the county’s roads running smoothly.

Northumberland County Council has invested in a JCB Pothole Pro to help keep the county’s roads running smoothly.

The JCB Academy open day in a class of its own for career connections

The JCB Academy open day in a class of its own for career connections

2nd November 2022

Career opportunities in engineering took centre stage when The JCB Academy welcomed young people from across Staffordshire for its annual open day.

Career opportunities in engineering took centre stage when The JCB Academy welcomed young people from across Staffordshire for its annual open day.