Mon August 02, 2010
Excavator Production Under Way at JCB’s Latest Factory
JCB is continuing its investment in global excavator production capability with the opening of its newest factory in Brazil where the first 22-ton (20 t) machine has just rolled off the line. The JS200LC tracked excavator has been bought by Jorcal Engenharia E Construções S/A, a company based in Sao Paulo State, and owner Renato Rédis said he is “extremely pleased” with the performance of the machine....
JCB - Wed July 21, 2010
JCB Unveils New Generation of Backhoe Loader
JCB’s newest backhoe loader offers customers average fuel savings ranging from six to 16 percent at typical daily work rates, largely achieved through the introduction of a new EcoDig system incorporating three hydraulic pumps....
Tue June 29, 2010
Yale Lift Trucks of Florida, Georgia Takes on JCB Line
Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia has added JCB construction equipment to its lineup. This new division has been named JCB of Florida and South Georgia and will remain under the same ownership and management as Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia....
Tue June 15, 2010
JCB Fields a Squad for World Cup Duties in South Africa
A squad of nine JCB Teletruk forklifts is playing a key role in preparing major stadiums that are hosting games during the 2010 World Cup tournaments in South Africa. The JCB Teletruks have been called up for general materials handling duties during the final construction and fit-out stages of hospitality suites and visitor facilities in and around the six principal World Cup venues in time to welcome thousands of fans from around the world....
Tue May 04, 2010
JCB Takes Court Action to Stop Product Copying, Patent Breaches
JCB took tough action against three Far Eastern manufacturers for product copying and patent infringements. The company successfully applied for court orders in Germany resulting in preliminary injunctions being served against manufacturers who were exhibiting the infringing machines at the Bauma international construction equipment show in Munich....
Wed April 21, 2010
’Backhoe Across America’ Driver Neil Smith Meets, Greets at Atlanta JCB
Making the first dealership pit stop on its coast-to-coast journey for the Backhoe Across America charity drive, the JCB 3CX backhoe loader and driver, Neil Smith, paid a visit to Atlanta JCB on March 30....
Fri April 16, 2010
JCB Backhoe Across America Makes First Stop
Making the first dealership pit stop on its coast-to-coast journey for the Backhoe Across America charity drive, the JCB 3CX backhoe loader and driver, Neil Smith, paid a visit to Atlanta JCB on March 30....
Thu April 15, 2010
Backhoe Across America Driver Fulfills Childhood Dream With JCB
On March 26, 2010, Neil Smith took the controls of a JCB 3CX backhoe loader and began a journey across the United States, driving from coast to coast to raise awareness and funding for the American Red Cross....
Wed March 24, 2010
JCB 3CX Embarks On Coast-to-Coast Fundraising Road Trip
In response to the ongoing needs in Haiti, JCB March 15 announced its Backhoe Across America charity drive, a national initiative in partnership with the American Red Cross. The cross-country campaign features a JCB 3CX backhoe loader, which will travel from Georgia to California to help raise the still-needed funds that will be critical to Haiti’s long-term rebuilding efforts....
Wed March 10, 2010
JCB Pledges Financial Support for Chilean Quake Victims
JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster. He donated a 3C backhoe loader complete with attachments and spare parts to help with reconstruction efforts in the country’s second city Concepción, which was hit by an 8.8-magnitude quake....
