Hawk Plant Orders More JCB 3CX for Sale, plus Telehandlers and Quick-Hitches

Hire company Hawk Plant has purchased three new jcb 3cx for sale and ten Loadall jcb telehandlers from JCB dealer Gunn JCB. The plant firm also bought 12 Dualock quick-hitches from JCB for its recently purchased JS220 tracked excavators.

The new purchases add to the growing list of big orders from plat firms since the beginning of the year, signalling the long overdue recovery of the construction industry. The Dualock quick-hitches from JCB represent a leap forward in design and safety for coupling attachments to excavators and other construction equipment.

The Dualock is a double locking quick-hitch developed by JCB Attachments with independent locking of the front and rear pins. Designed for use with JCB tracked excavators from the JS130 through to the JS460, the hitch is compatible with both genuine JCB buckets and JCB scoop buckets on jcb 3cx for sale, along with the full range of JCB powered attachments. It uses the blocking bar system from the BUG coupler to secure the rear pin lock.

In addition, a new mechanical front lock secures the front pin independently of the rear. The face of the front locking mechanism is painted red and can easily be seen from the cab, ensuring the operator can be confident that the bucket is securely fastened before operating the machine. A series of on screen checks via the JCB JS Auto excavator Advanced Management System further ensures it is secured.

Hawk Plant director Paul Allman said: “Driven by a commitment to provide our customers with the safest equipment available, we are replacing our quick-hitches across the fleet. Customers must be totally confident in the equipment that they are operating. We are now providing them with levels of safety well in excess of those required by current standards.

“They are starting to demand dual-locking hitches whenever they hire excavators and we have every faith these new units will deliver. To date they have worked effectively with no issues whatsoever.”

Founded in 1972, Hawk Plant specialises in large bulk earthworks equipment and has a fleet of more than 1500 items.

Another £14 Million Deal for JCB 3CXs

Adding to a string of high profile transactions, JCB have announced a £14 million deal for supplying equipment including jcb 3cxs to Kent plant firm H.E. Services. This is the third deal announced by JCB this year, following a similar sized transaction with Hewden's plant hire and Travis Perkins.

The deal is to supply a fleet of 350 machines for the Strood plant hire firm. It was announced during Chancellor George Osborne's visit to the JCB Transmission factory in Wrexham, where the transmission components for the jcb 3cx in the new deal will be built.

The machines will be supplied to H.E. Services through JCB dealer Greenshields JCB.

Alan Blake, Chief Executive for JCB said the deal is a welcome addition to the flurry of big money deals announced since the year began. "This order follows a number of major deals JCB has secured so far this year and we are delighted that a company of H. E. SERVICES' reputation has chosen JCB products when updating its fleet," said Blake.

"H.E. SERVICES are long-standing JCB customers so it's testament to both the quality of JCB's machines and our service back-up that we have retained this important business.

"This year has certainly got off to a flying start for JCB; our order books are in their healthiest position for four years and at this stage the outlook for the rest of 2011 is extremely promising."


H.E. Services current fleet stands at around 2000 pieces of plant equipment, including jcb 3cx for sale, which are distributed nationwide through a network of twelve dealerships. The company was founded in Strood, Kent in 1972.

Hugh Edeleanu, the company's Group Chairman said in a statement: "Our company's mission is to provide the best quality service and most extensive range of machines and attachments for our customers and this big investment in new JCB machines is critical to delivering that promise.

"We pride ourselves on having Britain's most up-to-date fleet of machines and we are committed to replacing that fleet every two or three years to ensure our customers get the most efficient, powerful and high-performing products on the market."

George Osbourne Visits JCB 3CX Transmission Factory

The Chancellor visited JCB's transmission factory in Wrexham, tying into JCB's announcements of a £14 million supply deal and a plan to recruit 22 more employees at the site. The factory manufactures axles and gearboxes for a range of JCB vehicles including the jcb 3cx and jcb telehandler range.

Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillian accompanied the Chancellor on his visit, where he commented optimistically on the future of the region.

Mr Osborne said: “Prices around the world are going up but the good news is that here in North Wales manufacturing is going well.

“Two years ago this factory was laying people off and now it is taking people on.”

The JCB Transmission is based on Wrexham Industrial Estate, and will manufacture axles and gearboxes for more than half of the products involved in the £14 million deal with H.E. Services, a plant hire firm based in Kent. H.E. Services has ordered a wide range of JCB equipment including excavators, jcb 3cx backhoe loaders, mini diggers and Loadall jcb telehandlers.

In addition to the new jobs in Wrexham, JCB will be recruiting up to 80 engineers across its sites in the UK, some of which will also he hired to work at JCB Transmission in Wrexham.

Alan Blake, JCB's chief executive said the company's recent big wins, including another £14 million deal with plant hire firm Hewden's, had been down to the company's innovative fuel efficiency features in its new vehicles.

“Not only does JCB produce a world-leading engine in terms of productivity, our transmissions manufactured here at Wrexham are the most efficient around," said Mr Blake.

He added: "This year has certainly got off to a flying start for JCB; our order books are in their healthiest position for four years and at this stage the outlook for the rest of 2011 is extremely promising.”

Clwyd South councillor Paul Rogers described the visit from MR Osbourne as “recognition of how important manufacturing is to the economy and the people of North East Wales”.

John Bell, Welsh Conservative Assembly candidate for Alyn and Deeside, also met Mr Osborne and said: “The news from JCB is a real shot in the arm for their staff and the economy of North Wales."

Recruitment Drive Launched Due to Increased Demand for JCB Excavators

Rochester-based construction giant JCB have announced that the increase demand for excavators has led them to launch a recruitment drive for engineers. The company, famous for its wide range of construction equipment that are favourites of contractors around the world, is looking to recruit a further 80 engineers to assist in supplying the growing demand for digger and excavator products.

The new engineers are being enlisted to work at JCB's manufacturing sites in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wales. JCB state that it's global markets, such as those in the Middle East and India, have seen growth that warrants the recruitment drive.

Alan Blake, JCB's Chief Executive, says that the company has a reputation for talented engineers and this will form the base of their plans for the future.

“JCB’s success over the past 65 years has been built on having the very best engineering talent," said Blake. “This year has started very strongly and all the signs at this stage are that growth will continue throughout 2011."

He added: “We need to respond to that growth and strengthen our excellent team of engineers with new talent as demand for our machines increases and as we develop a range of exciting new products for the future.”

The vacancies JCB are looking to fill include positions for mechanical, electronic and electrical design engineers, development engineers, research and development engineers, engine design and development engineers, technicians, apprentice engineers, undergraduate engineers and graduate engineers.

JCB have heavily invested in the recruitment and training of engineering talent in the past, and have several JCB Academies around the world which are focused on developing the careers of young would-be engineers.

The firm has had several big wins already this year including a £14 million deal with UK plant hire firm Hewden's for excavators and other vehicles, and just recently, JCB announced a £14 million deal with hirer H.E Services to supply new machines.

Over 500 JCB Mini Diggers Ordered by Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins, one of the leading suppliers of building and construction equipment in the UK, have placed an order for 505 JCB mini diggers. The huge order will be supplied by JCB dealer Watling JCB.

JCB made the announcement after receiving confirmation from Travis Perkins for its order of 371 JCB 8014 mini excavators and 134 JCB micro excavators. The new deal cements JCb's long business relationship with Travis Perkins, who currently offer a range of JCB machines through its hire business to customers across the UK.

Yvette Henshall-Bell, UK and Ireland Sales Director for the Rochester-based construction equipment manufacturer, said the deal was hugely significant due to Travis Perkin's standing in the Uk marketplace. "We are delighted to win this repeat business from one of the UK's most respected building and construction companies," said Henshall-Bell, adding: "particularly as it was secured in the face of fierce competition from other major suppliers in our industry."

She went on to say how the deal made a statement for the quality of JCB's mini diggers for sale: "JCB has been manufacturing mini excavators for almost 30 years and this order from such a major player in our industry is testament to the quality and reliability of JCB's compact excavators."

Travis Perkins said that the decision was made based on the machine's popularity, as well as the customer service and dealer network that JCB could offer. Travis Perkins Group Hire Director, Richard Dey, said: "JCB mini diggers are extremely popular with our hire customers and they have an excellent reputation in the marketplace and that, coupled with the excellent customer relationship and comprehensive service back-up provided by Watling JCB, coupled with JCB's comprehensive dealer network, gave us no hesitation in placing this order."

JCB made news earlier this year when plant hire firm Hewden placed a £14 million order for its machines to expand its fleet.