JCB, established in 1945 and headquartered in Rocester, Staffordshire, UK, is a leading manufacturer of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery. Their extensive product line includes backhoe loaders, excavators, tractors, and diesel engines, serving sectors such as construction, agriculture, waste handling, and demolition. JCB emphasizes innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainability, with manufacturing facilities across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, and a global presence in over 150 countries.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction equipment and agricultural machinery on decarbonisation using hydrogen combustion engine technology.
In its first-ever trade show appearance, the JCB hydrogen-powered backhoe loader prototype was unveiled alongside JCB’s unique hydrogen combustion engine.