JCB North America is making significant progress on its $500 million manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas, reinforcing its commitment to United States manufacturing and the region's construction and agriculture equipment industries.
The facility, located on a 400-acre site, is expected to create 1,500 jobs and will serve as a hub for producing JCB's telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms. The project, the single largest investment in the company's 80-year history, remains on schedule, with hiring set to begin in late 2025 and production launching in mid 2026. An open house was held on Oct. 16, 2025.
Expansion Adds Capacity, Capabilities
In April, JCB announced an increase in the size of the San Antonio facility, bringing the total footprint to 1 million sq. ft. This expansion reflects JCB's continued confidence in the U.S. market and supports the company's strategy to increase production closer to customers, improve delivery timelines and reduce supply chain risk.
"This expansion highlights our long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing," said Richard Fox-Marrs, CEO of JCB North America. "The decision to grow our presence in San Antonio is not only about bricks and mortar. It's about delivering value to our customers, strengthening our supply chain and investing in the future of American industry."
Site Development Complete
Since the groundbreaking in June 2024, JCB has made rapid progress on site preparation and infrastructure.
The architectural design is being led by RVK, a women-owned firm with a track record in commercial and industrial projects. R&S Excavation Ltd. completed mass grading, and Ella Contracting led utility work. More than 1 million tons of dirt and 119,000 tons of select fill were moved, and nearly 19,300 linear ft. of sewer, water and storm lines were installed.
"The efficiency and expertise demonstrated by our site development teams have been outstanding," said David Carver, operations director, JCB San Antonio. "Their work has built a strong foundation for what will be a world-class manufacturing facility."
Vertical Construction, Access Development
With foundational work complete, vertical construction has now begun on the production and office buildings. Texas-based Joeris General Contractors is leading the next phase of development.
"Joeris is proud to partner with JCB on a project that powerfully reflects our mission of transforming people and places," said Burton Hackney, president of Joeris General Contractors. "This facility is more than just a building — it's a sign of what's possible for San Antonio's future."
New Hires
JCB has begun hiring key roles in San Antonio and is focused on building a workforce from the local community and veteran populations.
"JCB is deeply committed to the local workforce and creating meaningful career pathways," Carver said. "Through education partnerships and a focus on veterans, we're building a team that reflects our values and the community we're joining."
"What remains clear is JCB's continued and growing investment in San Antonio, Texas and the broader U.S. market," Fox-Marrs added. "This expansion strengthens our U.S. footprint and supports our customers with faster delivery and greater production capacity."
