JCB investment a further boost to Staffordshire economy, says county deputy leader

A £100m investment by JCB in its global headquarters at Rocester will be huge boost to local economic growth and investor confidence in Staffordshire, the deputy leader of the county council has said.

Following the announcement, Martin Murray, Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills, said:

This investment by JCB in its Rocester headquarters is fantastic news for Staffordshire and the UK. It’s a flagship company in our county and a global leader in its sector, as well as one of our largest employers with a skilled workforce. The company also has its own academy school which is an invaluable resource for young people in Staffordshire.

Investment of this kind is a huge boost of confidence for the Staffordshire economy which is the beating heart of the country, and has a positive impact on supply chain businesses and future employment opportunities.

And it is timely that only yesterday we have again called on the government to support upgrades on the A50 corridor where JCB is based to unlock future growth.”

As JCB celebrates its 80^th anniversary, the investment will support modernisation, including the introduction of advanced machinery and updated machining centres.