JCB Sets Equipment Shipment Record
JCB received a record 400 machines worth more than $35 million shipped from the U.K. to the Georgia Ports Authority the end of May. The company will inspect and configure the machines to customer specifications at its North American headquarters in Savannah, before shipping the units to its distributors
“The fact that we continue to receive more machines from the UK is indicative of JCB’s continued growth in the United States, Canada and Mexico,” said Ken Bianco, Vice President of Commercial Operations for JCB North America. “While the market for construction and agricultural machines are stagnant or declining in many parts of the world, this particular market remains strong for JCB. Our employees and dealers have worked diligently to increase demand for JCB products. This new shipment will help us fulfil that demand.”
While these particular machines were imported, JCB manufactures its full line of 18 model skid steers and compact track loaders, along with the 3CX backhoe at its Savannah headquarters for export across the globe.
“North America has been identified as JCB’s largest potential market for growth,” states Arjun Mirdha, President and Chief Executive Officer of JCB, Inc. “The company has made substantial investments over the past 5-years to support a support a growing equipment population and to increase market share. Shipments such as the one delivered by 'Tugela' demonstrate JCB’s continued success in building profitable demand for its products across the United States and Canada.”
While JCB is pleased to be increasing its market share, the company is also proud to be positively contributing to the local and regional economies in Georgia.
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