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JCB

Manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery

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Headquarters: Rocester, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1945
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about JCB

In short: JCB advanced its hydrogen technology and global expansion while Lord Bamford announced succession plans and criticized UK inheritance tax policies.

Company announcements

June 18 JCB

JCB secures £18 million machine order from Cheshire family firm

ASHBROOK places order for nearly 270 machines, including first X Series excavators, supplied by Gunn JCB and financed through JCB Finance.

June 17 JCB

JCB's hydrogen car testing for world land speed record

The JCB Hydromax car is built and undergoing full testing at RAF Wittering, with initial speed runs completed.

June 14 JCB

JCB plans a new hydrogen land speed record attempt

The JCB Hydromax car, powered by hydrogen engines, aims to beat the 350mph Dieselmax record.

May 11 JCB

JCB's first hydrogen-powered generator hits the market

It offers clean power without compromising performance, and is available for purchase now.

Media coverage

June 19 The Construction Index

Ashbrook places £18m JCB order

Ashbrook has placed an £18m order with JCB for almost 270 machines from JCB, including the company's first ever X Series tracked excavators, alongside Loadall...

June 13 MSN

RAF Wittering hosts exciting tests of JCB hydrogen powered car built to beat the land speed record

RAF Wittering has played host to some exciting testing in the past week as JCB fine tune their preparations to break the land speed record.

May 26 Construction Equipment

JCB Begins Work on N.A. Telehandler Plant

JCB has begun construction on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas. The 720,000-square-foot factory sits on 400 acres and will begin producing...

May 24 The Scottish Farmer

Lord Bamford to hand JCB reins to youngest son George

Lord Bamford confirms George Bamford as heir to JCB, signalling succession plans at the £6.5bn construction equipment giant family‑owned business.

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