JCB

Company Profile

JCB is the fifth largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world. JCB is a privately owned family business, founded in 1945 by Joseph Cyril Bamford (Mr. JCB) and now run by his son, Sir Anthony Bamford. October 2005 marks JCB's diamond anniversary (60th year), as well as 35 years in North America. JCB today has 14 manufacturing plants on five continents, producing more than 185 different machines: from compact equipment (including skid steers and mini excavators) to heavy duty excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks.

Company Statement on SHARP Designation

"When you have been in business for 60 years, you learn that the safety and health of your facilities and your workforce is of the utmost importance. Without a proper safety and health management system in place, we would be jeopardizing our ability to deliver on our promise to our customers. That is why the OSHA SHARP recognition is such a great honor, because it validates the system we have put in place and reinforces our commitment to constantly improving our safety and health programs."

--Helmut Peters, President of JCB