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JCB Saw Record Profits in 2012

JCB has announced that 2012 was the best year in its 67-year history with earnings reaching a new record. Earnings rose to £365 million on an EBITDA basis (2011: £355 million) on turnover which remained virtually unchanged at £2.7 billion. In a global market which contracted by 10%, JCB’s machine retails also rose slightly to 69,250 (2011: 69,100), which means that once again JCB outperformed the market. JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford says, “In view of the continued fragility of the...
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JCB Saw Record Profits in 2012

JCB reports 2012 was the most profitable year in the company's history with sales rising to 365 million euros.

Press Release • May 17th, 2013
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Press Release • May 17th, 2013
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Press Release • May 9th, 2013
FTR Associates Reports April Class 8 Truck Orders 6% Higher than March

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News • May 3rd, 2013
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News • May 3rd, 2013
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News • April 22nd, 2013
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News • April 19th, 2013
FTR Associates' Trucking Conditions Index for February Shows Improving Outlook for Trucking Industry

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News • April 10th, 2013
AEM Urging Inclusion of Off-Road Equipment in International Trade Treaty

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News • April 9th, 2013
Chinese Machinery Production to Enjoy 11% Recovery in 2013

Machinery Production in China is forecast this year to rebound 11% to $426 billion after suffering from overcapacity in 2012 that limited industry growth.

News • April 4th, 2013
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News • April 3rd, 2013

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