10 February 2010 | Around the world, various schemes are starting to be implemented as a result of government efforts to kick-start the economy. Work for contractors and orders for machines. As this demand grows it will have positive impacts into mining and quarrying as the demand for materials increases.
2 February 2010 | JCB and Volvo Construction Equipment have entered into a framework agreement under which they will cooperate on the engineering and manufacturing of skid steer loader and compact tracked loader products for distribution under their respective brands and through their respective global dealer networks.
24 September 2009 | Adelaide trenching contractor, BTR Excavations, has a philosophy of continually upgrading its machinery fleet to ensure the business operates at maximum productivity and efficiency.
3 September 2009 | Electrical contracting firm Gozcon Electrical is using JCB Loadalls to undertake a wide range of underground jobs for its clients in the mineral resource sector.
17 August 2009 | Prime Rentals has 22 JCB machines in its fleet, with another two recently delivered. The JCB line-up predominantly comprises the 3t 530-70 and 3.5t 535-95 Loadall telescopic handlers. The Loadalls due to arrive will handle 4t.
11 August 2009 | William Cauchi recently purchased the JCB 98-hp JZ140D auto tracked excavator as it best suited his needs for good manoeuvrability in tight spaces, reliability, power and fuel efficiency.
4 August 2009 | Australia remains a very important market and we will continue to invest in the country, Manitowoc president Eric Etchart tells Construction Contractor.
28 July 2009 | Matthew Taylor, JCB's chief executive officer, tells Construction Contractor that Australia is well placed economically to come out of the current downturn quickly.
16 July 2009 | Achieving new efficiencies to further improve productivity is a key goal of most businesses and this has been realised at the Soilco landscape and building supplies outlet at Unanderra in NSW following its purchase of a new materials handler.
16 July 2009 | Ticwood employee, Hank Stegeman, chose the JCB JS220 excavator to carry out the company's maintenance responsibilities at the Goonyella coal mine site in central Queensland.
21 May 2009 | JCB Power Products is entering the portable lighting tower market with a new nine metre model.
16 April 2009 | JCB's $85 million investment in its Heavy Products plant has given the company the capability to produce 8,000 excavators a year.
2 April 2009 | The Soilco business has invested in a JCB 527-55 Compact Loadall to replace the use of one-and-a-half front-end loaders at their Unanderra site.
06:00 AM | Companies will be preparing for tough questions from customers who paid top price a year ago, to see the same machine now being sold at up to 40 per cent discount.
2 March 2009 | In less than 12 months of operations, Track Rentals has grown its fleet of construction equipment from zero to 60, with its latest two acquisitions being JCB hydraulic excavators.
2 February 2009 | The versatility and reliability of JCB s Loadalls has made them the telescopic handler of choice for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
19 January 2009 | JCB Construction Equipment Australia has announced a new machine financing option that is likely to be particularly attractive during the current tighter economic conditions and pressure on business cash flows.
25 November 2008 | JCB Transmissions is celebrating 30 years in business as a manufacturer of high quality, technologically advanced gear boxes and axles.
10 November 2008 | The British army has placed a $16.5 million order for JCB’s backhoe loaders for deployment in Afghanistan.
5 November 2008 | $57.5 million JCB order aids Russia’s Winter Olympic preparations
8 September 2008 | FOLLOWING its move to capitalise on future growth, JCB Construction Equipment Australia is releasing its 30t JS290 Auto excavator and followed by the 36t JS360 Auto next year.
8 September 2008 | BIG plans for JCB as the company aims to capitalise on future growth potential in the construction equipment market when it recovers.
25 March 2008 | The customised machines will be based on JCB’s 535-95 construction handler and will be powered by the new 100 hp JCB Dieselmax, Tier III emissions compliant engine.