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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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JCB's pothole fixer proves its worth on M6 fast lane night shift

27th April 2021

JCB’s brand new pothole fixer put in a night shift on the fast lane of the M6 – mending road defects in double-quick time.

JCB’s brand new pothole fixer put in a night shift on the fast lane of the M6 – mending road defects in double-quick time.

1981 Prince Philip presents Anthony Bamford with the Queen's Award for Export

Flags fly at half-mast as tribute paid to the Duke of Edinburgh

12th April 2021

Flags at JCB’s factories around the world were today flying at half-mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.

Flags at JCB’s factories around the world were today flying at half-mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.

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JCB demonstrates Pothole Pro for the first time in Cumbria

1st April 2021

British digger maker JCB has brought its brand new revolutionary pothole fixing machine to Cumbria in one of its first-ever demonstrations.

British digger maker JCB has brought its brand new revolutionary pothole fixing machine to Cumbria in one of its first-ever demonstrations.

Sunbelt CEO Andy Wright pictured left with JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald

Biggest ever UK order as Sunbelt Rentals buys 2100 machines

29th March 2021

Britain’s biggest equipment rental company is investing in 2,100 new JCB machines in a deal worth £65 million – the biggest ever order from a UK customer in the company’s 75-year history.

Britain’s biggest equipment rental company is investing in 2,100 new JCB machines in a deal worth £65 million – the biggest ever order from a UK customer in the company’s 75-year history.

TV presenter Matt Baker at the controls of a JCB 18-Z-1 mini excavator

TV star Matt Baker takes controls of JCB mini for TV special

24th March 2021

Popular TV star Matt Baker deployed the might of a JCB mini excavator during a fly-on-the wall TV special about the rescue of his family’s organic sheep farm.

Popular TV star Matt Baker deployed the might of a JCB mini excavator during a fly-on-the wall TV special about the rescue of his family’s organic sheep farm.

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X marks the spot as JCB seals big deal for excavators

24th March 2021

JCB has secured one of the biggest deals of the year for its X-Series range of tracked excavators after an investment by one of the Midlands’ leading civil engineering companies.

JCB has secured one of the biggest deals of the year for its X-Series range of tracked excavators after an investment by one of the Midlands’ leading civil engineering companies.

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First deal signed for revolutionary JCB pothole fixer

18th 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

9th 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

23rd 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

22nd 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.