JCB India has launched its 500,000th construction equipment.

JCB India, India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, announced the introduction of its 500,000th piece of equipment. JCB has been operating in India since 1979, and its products are used in infrastructure projects around the country. With six manufacturing facilities in India, JCB proudly exports “Made in India” machines to over 130 countries. Lord Bamford, JCB’s Group Chairman, attended the celebration held at the company’s India headquarters in Ballabgarh. Lord Bamford, speaking at the ceremony, remarked that India is now one of the world’s strongest economies. Over the last decade, there has been a significant focus on infrastructure development, and we are proud to have contributed to this growth with our equipment.

He went on: “We have continued to invest in India since 1979, when we built our first factory here in Bangalore.” India now plays an important role in our global business because it is one of our largest markets and contributes to JCB’s global supply chain.
The 500,000th machine, a Telehandler, is a versatile material handling machine. It is a revolutionary new strategy to handling materials at heights that is both safer and more productive than traditional approaches.

Since its introduction in India, this equipment has made work sites more secure and efficient thanks to its remarkable design and engineering. JCB is a global leader in telehandlers, and as India grows, we see opportunities for this machine in the material handling industry.

Furthermore, our wonderful machinery, such backhoe loaders, excavation equipment, and others, will continue to be used in the infrastructure industry.” He stated, “JCB India today exports to over 130 countries around the world. This can only be accomplished via our ongoing commitment to One Global Quality. Our customers have placed their trust in us, and we have always ensured that they get the most out of their investment.” across India, JCB manufactures over 60 products across nine categories. In India, JCB manufactures more than 60 products across nine categories. The company has also established a bar for gender diversity in the construction equipment industry. Its Jaipur manufacturing has 34% women on the shop floor, while the Vadodara facility, which opened in 2022, has over 52% women. It has a design centre in Pune, where over 700 engineers work on domestic and international projects.