JCB invests £100m in Staffordshire headquarters to modernise UK manufacturing

1 hour ago · Originally published 29 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: JCB accelerates global manufacturing investment with £100m UK transformation and $1bn US factory - …

JCB is upgrading its historic Rocester headquarters with a £100m investment, including a new automated paint plant and shop floor modernisation. The project aims to secure the future of over 8,000 jobs in the region as the company enters a new phase of growth under joint leadership.

Source: r/GoodNewsUK Staffordshire

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