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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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Malcolm Group buys two of Scotland's first JCB 145XR models

Malcolm Group buys two of Scotland's first JCB 145XR models

06 AUGUST 2025

A leading provider of logistics, construction and maintenance services has bought two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.

A leading provider of logistics, construction and maintenance services has bought two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.

JCB pitches in to help football club celebrate 150th birthday

JCB pitches in to help football club celebrate 150th birthday

05 AUGUST 2025

A historic Staffordshire football team has received a helping hand with preparations for its 150th anniversary celebrations - thanks to a £2,000 donation from JCB.

A historic Staffordshire football team has received a helping hand with preparations for its 150th anniversary celebrations - thanks to a £2,000 donation from JCB.

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Unique JCB pothole pro is patch perfect for AJ Bretherton

01 AUGUST 2025

A groundworks and plant hire specialist is bringing in new business thanks to the purchase of an innovative JCB Pothole Pro.

A groundworks and plant hire specialist is bringing in new business thanks to the purchase of an innovative JCB Pothole Pro.

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Brand new JCB 370X wastes no time for Wiltshire recycler

24 JULY 2025

A family-run recycling and landfill company has invested in a mighty new JCB 370X crawler excavator to shift waste on its landfill site.

A family-run recycling and landfill company has invested in a mighty new JCB 370X crawler excavator to shift waste on its landfill site.

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LIV Golf announces return to JCB Golf & Country Club for 2026

23 JULY 2025

LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, has announced it will return to JCB Golf & Country Club from 24-26 July 2026 for the third edition of LIV Golf UK by JCB.

LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, has announced it will return to JCB Golf & Country Club from 24-26 July 2026 for the third edition of LIV Golf UK by JCB.

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Family-owned Flannery invests in massive 22 million JCB fleet

17 JULY 2025

Family-owned Flannery Plant Hire has invested in a massive fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth more than £22 million.

Family-owned Flannery Plant Hire has invested in a massive fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth more than £22 million.

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Hundreds brave heat as JCB Lakeside 5 raises thousands for NSPCC

14 JULY 2025

Almost 450 runners braved soaring temperatures to compete in the annual JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run – raising £4,300 for charity.

Almost 450 runners braved soaring temperatures to compete in the annual JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run – raising £4,300 for charity.

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New JCB single drum soil compactor is a world first

10 JULY 2025

JCB is launching the VM118D single drum soil compactor, powered by the 55kW JCB 430 diesel engine. This EU Stage V compliant engine requires no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to achieve the emissions standard, reducing cost and complexity for customers.

JCB is launching the VM118D single drum soil compactor, powered by the 55kW JCB 430 diesel engine. This EU Stage V compliant engine requires no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to achieve the emissions standard, reducing cost and complexity for customers.

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JCB returns to PlantWorx

03 JULY 2025

JCB returns to PlantWorx with a bumper line-up of machines aimed at the civil engineering, housebuilding, highways and utilities sectors.

JCB returns to PlantWorx with a bumper line-up of machines aimed at the civil engineering, housebuilding, highways and utilities sectors.

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Teenager Finlay crowned UKs youngest qualified digger driver

02 JULY 2025

Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13.

Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13.