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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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Stoke-On-Trent delivery Pothole Pro

Revolutionary JCB pothole fixer arrives in Stoke-on-Trent

26th November 2021

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become the first authority in the UK to take delivery of one of JCB's revolutionary PotholePro machines.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become the first authority in the UK to take delivery of one of JCB's revolutionary PotholePro machines.

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75th anniversary marked in colourful style as Croudace Homes goes green

25th November 2021

A major housebuilder is celebrating its 75th anniversary by going green - literally - with its latest JCB machine purchase.

A major housebuilder is celebrating its 75th anniversary by going green - literally - with its latest JCB machine purchase.

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Hat-trick for JCB as hydrogen engine wins top award

3rd November 2021

JCB’s super-efficient hydrogen engine has won one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in British automotive engineering honouring technical achievement.

JCB’s super-efficient hydrogen engine has won one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in British automotive engineering honouring technical achievement.

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Scottish plant hirer purchases 200th JCB excavator

1st November 2021

A leading Scottish plant hirer is celebrating the delivery of its 200th JCB excavator.

A leading Scottish plant hirer is celebrating the delivery of its 200th JCB excavator.

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Super-efficient JCB hydrogen engine gets £100 million injection

19th October 2021

JCB is investing £100 million on a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines, the company announced today.

JCB is investing £100 million on a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines, the company announced today.

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Legends Tour announces the JCB Championship for 2022

12th October 2021

JCB’s Golf and Country Club is set to realise its vision as a major international tour destination when The JCB Championship takes place on the Legends Tour International Schedule from July 29-31, 2022.

JCB’s Golf and Country Club is set to realise its vision as a major international tour destination when The JCB Championship takes place on the Legends Tour International Schedule from July 29-31, 2022.

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Funding boost helps young footballers beat lockdown blues

4th October 2021

A soccer school which is helping youngsters improve their physical and mental health in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has been given a £4,000 boost by JCB.

A soccer school which is helping youngsters improve their physical and mental health in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has been given a £4,000 boost by JCB.

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All hands on deck as JCB supports port operator

30th September 2021

A leading port operator is using a fleet of JCB Teletruks to handle millions of items of luggage as the cruise industry launches its post pandemic recovery.

A leading port operator is using a fleet of JCB Teletruks to handle millions of items of luggage as the cruise industry launches its post pandemic recovery.

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JCB break ground on new Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One team factory

14th September 2021

Construction of Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team’s brand-new buildings (a new factory and a new wind tunnel) in Northamptonshire has begun and a ceremonial breaking-ground ceremony has taken place on the new plot.

Construction of Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team’s brand-new buildings (a new factory and a new wind tunnel) in Northamptonshire has begun and a ceremonial breaking-ground ceremony has taken place on the new plot.

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Trio's marathon bike ride smashes through £100,000 charity barrier

7th September 2021

A team of cyclists biking the length of the UK to raise money for charity arrived at JCB’s World HQ today to a rousing reception.

A team of cyclists biking the length of the UK to raise money for charity arrived at JCB’s World HQ today to a rousing reception.