Tag: JCB
JCB unveils wall of honour for family VE Day commemoration
JCB has paid tribute to the relatives of employees whose family members served their country in the war as the nation marks the 80th...
JCB Drivetrain Systems marks major anniversary
A JCB business set up to sell in-house manufactured components to external customers is marking 40 years in business.
JCB Drivetrain Systems commemorated the occasion...
‘Historic’ moment as hydrogen diggers get green light for use on UK roads
JCB has hailed the 'monumental' decision to allow hydrogen diggers to be driven on UK roads.
Lilian Greenwood MP, UK Government minister for the future...
Two of the first JCB 145XR excavators snapped up
A civil engineering contractor has bought two of the first new JCB 145XR reduced tail-swing excavators.
Purchased by Stockport-based Williams Construction (Stockport) Ltd, the two...
Waste and recycling hire specialist invests in Teleskid fleet
ARNOLD Plant Hire has become the first UK rental company to invest in a fleet of JCB Teleskid machines.
The firm has taken delivery of...
Wates Group hails hydrogen as ‘the way forward’ following generator trial
JCB has announced that Wates Group has successfully trialled one of the manufacturer's generators powered by hydrogen.
Wates has been trialling a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion...
Plus point: JCB Hydradigs prove their worth at waste management firm
JCB has revealed how two new Hydradigs have been carrying out multiple tasks for a waste management company in Northern Ireland.
Purchased by Portadown-based ABC...
Vintage JCB restored to former glory to mark anniversary
A long-standing JCB customer has received a vintage backhoe loader - restored to its former glory - to mark the manufacturer's upcoming 75th anniversary.
Lincolnshire-based...
Praise for JCB as food aid project comes to an end
ORGANISATIONS across Staffordshire have thanked JCB as the company served up its last meal under the ‘Food for our Communities’ initiative, which has been...
JCB plant to re-open to manufacture ventilators
JCB has announced it will re-start production at one of its UK factories to manufacture ventilators to help in the fight against Covid-19.
The manufacturer...
JCB extends shutdown period till end of April
JCB has announced it is extending the suspension of UK production until at least the end of April due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The...
JCB halts production until March 30
JCB has announced plans to halt production at its UK manufacturing plants due to the coronavirus situation.
The firm said disruption from the pandemic has...
Major milestone for JCB backhoe loader
JCB is celebrating the firm's 750,000th backhoe loader rolling off the production line.
The milestone machine was produced at the manufacturer's factory in Rocester, Staffordshire...
JCB to embrace CESAR ECV marking as standard
JCB has announced that CESAR Emissions Compliance Verification (ECV) will be standard on all of the manufacturer's EU Stage V and electric machines for...
Lord Bamford leads tributes to one of JCB’s first ever employees
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of JCB's first ever employees, who has passed away at the age of 86.
Bill Hirst MBE was the...
JCB workers to receive £500 Christmas bonus
JCB has announced that around 6,700 UK-based employees will receive a £500 Christmas bonus in their pay packets this month. The manufacturer also revealed a...
JCB design engineer scoops top apprentice award
JCB design engineer Louise Meredith (21) is celebrating after winning a national apprentice award.
Louise won the Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year accolade...
Positive feedback for new site dumpers
MURPHY Plant has bought 25 cabbed JCB site dumpers to help improve the health and wellbeing of its machine operators.
Part of J. Murphy &...
Electric digger deal ramps up hirer’s plans for sustainable solutions
JCB has revealed details of its largest fleet deal to date for its new electric mini excavator.
A-Plant has invested more than £350,000 in ten 19C-1E...
Electric digger training to help Londoners access construction jobs
DESCRIBED as a 'world first', JCB has provided a mini excavator to a skills provider to allow for training on electric diggers.
The manufacturer delivered...
JCB opens new £50m German facility
THE £50 million JCB Germany headquarters has been officially opened.
JCB chairman Lord Bamford did the honours at the 12-acre facility in Cologne following one...
JCB sounds note of caution despite record year
JCB has reported record turnover, sales and earnings for 2018 - but sounded a note of caution.
The manufacturer revealed sales turnover for the year...
JCB develops its first electric mini excavator
JCB has delivered more than 50 of its first fully electric mini excavators.
Charging forward with electric mini
Dan Gilkes tests out the new JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavator.
Big brands out in force at Black Isle Show 2019
This year’s Black Isle Show once again featured standout construction machines from some of the world’s top manufacturers.
JCB targets further growth in Brazil with $25m investment
JCB is investing $25 million in its Brazilian operations, which will see the launch of new products for the South American markets.
The move was...
JCB lands mammoth £75m Loadall order
JCB has secured a record £75 million order for Loadall telehandlers.
Ardent Hire Solutions is investing in 1,100 Loadalls, ranging from the 525-60 through to...
Award success for JCB Finance
JCB Finance was named UK and Europe Captive Finance Lessor of the Year at the International Asset Finance Network Awards 2019.
The in-house financier for equipment...
JCB Fastrac sets new British speed record
JCB has announced it has set a new British speed record for tractors with its Fastrac machine.
The tractor clocked 103.6mph at Elvington Airfield, near...
Nixon places top JCB order
NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million.
The equipment rental...
