MFPPE: Celebrating sustainable procurement

On 16 July 2025, representatives from more than 38 local authorities gathered at JCB World Headquarters and the JCB Quarry for the Municipal Fleet and Plant Procurement Event. This unique event promoted sustainability in fleet and plant procurement, and was…

Hydrogen diggers gain clearance to use UK roads

JCB has celebrated a significant government decision that allows hydrogen-powered diggers to be driven on UK roads. Lilian Greenwood MP, the Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument permitting hydrogen-fueled construction and agricultural machinery to use…

Award-winning JCB Electric Mini celebrates big milestone

JCB’s double-award-winning electric mini excavator marked another significant milestone in its short history – the production of the 1,000th machine. JCB went into full production with the world’s first volume-produced all-electric mini excavator in 2019. Employees at JCB Compact Products…

H&C Plant Hire invests in fleet of 20JCB backhoe loaders

A leading North-West plant hirer has invested in 20 powerful new JCB 3CX PRO backhoe loaders – hailing the latest model as ‘the best backhoe loader available’.  Manchester-based H&C Plant Hire operates siteMASTERS Nationwide Hire, which is dedicated to providing…