JCB

Machinery for construction, agriculture and industry, with licensed workwear.

United Kingdom · Machinery and licensed workwear

Overview

JCB makes construction and agricultural machinery, including backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers, excavators and engines. Its name also appears on licensed workwear, safety footwear and protective clothing designed for demanding trades.

Ownership

European

JCB remains privately owned by the Bamford family. Its workwear and safety footwear range is supplied under licence by UK-based Beeswift.

Reviewed: 2026-10-08

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Incorporation & HQ

European

JCB is a UK business headquartered in Rocester, Staffordshire. The workwear licensee, Beeswift, is based in Birmingham.

Reviewed: 2026-10-08

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Production

Partially European

JCB manufactures machinery in the United Kingdom, India, the United States, Brazil, China and Germany. The manufacturing countries for its licensed workwear range remain unconfirmed.

Reviewed: 2026-10-08

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Products & services