JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine. Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, England, and expanded to JCB India in 2010 with the opening of a dedicated plant in Ballabgarh, Delhi. From three engines a day 20 years ago, JCB now produces around 500 a day, becoming a…
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JCB Unveils 370X Crawler Excavator
JCB expanded its popular X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the biggest and most powerful model yet – the new 370X. The heavy-duty excavator will bring its industry-leading levels of productivity, durability and reliability to the 35–40-ton sector, the company stated. Key features for the 370X include: “With the introduction of the 370X, JCB takes yet another…
Read MoreJCB Breaks Ground for New Texas Manufacturing Plant
JCB began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio – the biggest investment in the company’s history. An official groundbreaking ceremony at the site marked the beginning of construction, where The Hon. Alice Bamford, the daughter of company Chairman Anthony Bamford, as she turned the first shovelful of dirt on the property. Work on the 720,000 sq.…
Read MoreJCB to Build New Plant in San Antonio
JCB announced it is set to build a new factory in North America which will create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The construction of the 720,000 sq. ft. factory will begin early next year on a 400-acre site in San Antonio. The new facility will manufacture machines largely for customers in North America, the world’s biggest market…
Read MoreJCB North America Expands Distribution in Texas
JCB recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest dealership location, South Star JCB – Lewisville in Texas. The 14,000-sq.-ft. facility will expand the dealership’s service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Read MoreJCB Expands Presence in Canada with Jade Equipment
Jade Equipment JCB is the newest addition to JCB’s growing North American dealer network. The new JCB dealership operates from the Jade Equipment premises at 47 Forest Plain Road, Oro-Medonte (Orillia), Ontario. “After more than 30 years, Jade Equipment customers have come to know us for integrity and excellent service,” said Steve McCoy, president of Jade Equipment JCB. “As a JCB…
Read MoreJCB Expands Into South Central Canada
Westcon JCB, headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, is the newest addition to JCB’s growing North American dealer network. The new dealer will sell, rent and service JCB equipment from branches in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Westcon is continually looking for new product lines, and we are pleased to now represent JCB construction products in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” said…
Read MoreJCB Expands Dealer Network in Washington, Idaho
Norlift JCB, a division of Spokane, Wash.-based Norlift Inc., is the newest member of JCB’s growing North American dealer network. The dealer will offer new, used and rental equipment as well as full product support and warranty service. “We believe that our new association with JCB uniquely positions us for additional success,” said Jay Jarvis, president of Norlift Inc. “We’ve been…
Read MoreJCB Machines Featured In New Film: Alien: Covenant
By Mark S. Kuhar The “Alien” films make up a science-fiction horror franchise that depicts Warrant Officer Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and her battles with an extraterrestrial lifeform, commonly referred to as “the Alien” or “Xenomorph.”
Read MoreFlaska JCB Adds Second Dealership Location in Denver
Phoenix-based Flaska JCB expanded its market presence to include a JCB-dedicated dealership in Denver, covering 12 counties in Colorado. The new location will offer JCB’s full line of industry-leading construction equipment, including large and compact excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders, skid steers with unique side-entry doors, and the new Teleskid. “We have had an excellent business relationship with JCB over the last three…
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