Entries by Nigel Chell

Farewell from Jim after decade of success

Farewell from Jim after decade of success: The man who has steered the UK’s first ever engineering academy to success over its first decade today retired – with tributes ringing in his ears. Jim Wade became the first Principal of the JCB Academy in 2009, implementing the vision of JCB Chairman Lord Bamford to create […]

JCB leads the way

JCB leads the way: JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator as it continues to lead the sector on zero and low carbon technologies, the company announced today. The 20-tonne 220X excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been undergoing rigorous testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more than […]

Food aid project signs off on a high

Food aid project signs off on a high: Organisations across Staffordshire today said a big thank you to JCB as the company served up its last meal under its ‘Food for our Communities’ initiative. An idea of Carole Bamford, wife of JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, the scheme swung into action in March at the height […]

JCB’s government backed loans

JCB’s government backed loans: JCB Finance has been accredited by the British Business Bank to provide the Government Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) – designed to support the continued provision of finance to UK smaller businesses (SMEs) during the COVID-19 outbreak. From 17th June, JCB Finance’s new and existing customers, who need to invest […]

Safety measures unveiled as JCB production resumes

Safety measures unveiled as JCB production resumes: JCB today announced a partial re-starting of production at five of its UK factories as a comprehensive package of safety measures is rolled out to protect employees in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. British production lines fell silent on March 18 and the vast majority of JCB’s […]