JCB BREAKS GROUND AT NEW $500 MILLION NORTH AMERICAN FACTORY
The start of construction was signalled at an official groundbreaking ceremony at the site in San Antonio, Texas, where The Hon. Alice Bamford, daughter of company Chairman Anthony Bamford, cut the first sod of earth. Work on the 720,000 sq. ft (67,000m²) factory is underway on a 400-acre site and will create 1,500 new jobs […]
JCB India rolls out its 500,000th Construction Equipment
India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction Equipment JCB India, celebrated the roll out of its 500,000th Construction Equipment. The event took place in the presence of JCB’s Group Chairman, Lord Bamford at the company’s India Headquarters at Ballabgarh. Speaking at the occasion, Lord Bamford said “India is today one of the strongest economies in […]
JCB and Leica Geosystems partner for semi-automated excavator controls.
JCB and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced that they are joining forces to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions. From March 2024, the solutions – known as INTELLIGRADE – will be available initially on the JCB 220X tracked excavator in the United Kingdom before being offered across the whole JCB […]
JCB unveils new electric scissor lift for indoor use
The first ever fleet of JCB’s brand new electric drive scissor lifts has been put to work for GT Access. Whether for purchase or hire, the powered access industry is built on two key pillars: safety and reliability. With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, Bromsgrove-based GT Access makes working at height safe by […]