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    JCB celebrates 20 years of engine production

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltSeptember 12, 20242 Mins Read
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    JCB Power Systems is celebrating two decades of operation with a special event to thank employees for their role in its success.

    Based in Forston, Derbyshire, the firm has been producing engines since 2004, starting with just three a day and now making almost 300. It initially employed 20 people but has since expanded to more than 400.

    Employees were presented with gifts and letters thanking them for their service. In addition, ten employees with a combined 200 years of service planted an oak tree on the grounds to mark the occasion.

    JCB Power Systems general manager Robert Taylor said: “I’m proud to have worked at JCB Power Systems since day one. Today marks 20 years of innovation, growth and dedication involving a talented team, delivering manufacturing excellence at JCB.”

    The company has played a key role, not only in the wider JCB product range but also in setting world records. Two engines were used in the DieselMax streamliner, which went on to become the fastest diesel-powered car in the world in 2006 – achieving 350.092mp on the Bonneville Sale Flats.

    Pictured from left to right are Colin Loud, Nigel Plant, Robert Taylor, Ryan Ballard, Steven Taylor, Steven Holden, Ann Bracken, Mark Deaville, Mick Egan, Michael Arrowsmith

    In 2019, a modified Fastrac was powered by JCB Power Systems when it achieved 135.191mph and became the world’s fastest tractor.

    Since 2010, engine production has also taken place at JCB India, based in Ballabgarh, Delhi, where 200 engines are built each day.

    At the Forston plant, more than 150 engineers are involved in the development of hydrogen combustion engines as part of a £100m investment. More than 120 engines have been produced so far and are currently undergoing evaluation.

    For more information go to www.jcb.com

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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