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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
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First deal signed for revolutionary JCB pothole fixer

18 MARCH 2021

British digger maker JCB has signed its first deal for its revolutionary pothole fixer with a council which helped develop the machine.

British digger maker JCB has signed its first deal for its revolutionary pothole fixer with a council which helped develop the machine.

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JCB supports landmine clearance in Afghanistan

09 MARCH 2021

Landmine clearance charity The HALO Trust is operating a fleet of JCB machines to help clear minefields in Afghanistan and they will soon be joined by a new addition – an armour plated X Series tracked excavator.

Landmine clearance charity The HALO Trust is operating a fleet of JCB machines to help clear minefields in Afghanistan and they will soon be joined by a new addition – an armour plated X Series tracked excavator.

Ready for shipment-UK hirer Ardent has placed a £26 million order for JCB machines (1)

UK's biggest telehandler hirer places £26 million Loadall order

23 FEBRUARY 2021

The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further - by placing an order for £26 million worth of JCB Loadall models.

The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further - by placing an order for £26 million worth of JCB Loadall models.

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JCB Power Systems unveils Stage V IPU and mobile solutions for OEMS

22 FEBRUARY 2021

Today JCB Power Systems launches a brand new range of EU Stage V-compliant engines to power OEM equipment.

Today JCB Power Systems launches a brand new range of EU Stage V-compliant engines to power OEM equipment.

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JCB Hydradig delivers test data for Big Yellow Robots project

17 FEBRUARY 2021

A JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator is playing a key role in supporting a £72m Government-backed project to transform UK construction through digitally-enabled modern methods of construction.

A JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator is playing a key role in supporting a £72m Government-backed project to transform UK construction through digitally-enabled modern methods of construction.

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Rocket launches covid fightback with £1.8 million JCB deal

17 FEBRUARY 2021

Gloucestershire plant hirer Rocket Rentals has invested in a fleet of 46 new JCB machines in a deal worth over £1.8 million – driven by a greater demand for DIY and home improvement rentals since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Gloucestershire plant hirer Rocket Rentals has invested in a fleet of 46 new JCB machines in a deal worth over £1.8 million – driven by a greater demand for DIY and home improvement rentals since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

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New meets old as Scottish contractor continues commitment to JCB

02 FEBRUARY 2021

A leading Scottish contractor’s enduring loyalty to JCB’s tracked excavators has been cemented with the purchase of a brand-new JCB 150X HD.

A leading Scottish contractor’s enduring loyalty to JCB’s tracked excavators has been cemented with the purchase of a brand-new JCB 150X HD.

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Instant impact for JCB customer

26 JANUARY 2021

A Newcastle-under-Lyme based equipment hirer is celebrating a successful first year in business thanks to its round-the-clock service and a fleet of 20 new compact JCB machines.

A Newcastle-under-Lyme based equipment hirer is celebrating a successful first year in business thanks to its round-the-clock service and a fleet of 20 new compact JCB machines.

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New JCB Loadall makes electric start with Domis order

09 DECEMBER 2020

A leading North West construction firm has become one of the first to buy JCB’s brand new 525-60E electrical Loadall telescopic handler.

A leading North West construction firm has become one of the first to buy JCB’s brand new 525-60E electrical Loadall telescopic handler.

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CP Hire brings the benefits of JCB E-TECH to Northern Ireland

03 DECEMBER 2020

A leading plant hire firm has bought the first JCB electric mini excavator in Northern Ireland.

A leading plant hire firm has bought the first JCB electric mini excavator in Northern Ireland.