Monthly Archive for October, 2009

Oct 2009

National Magazine Recognizes JCB's Maeve McPhail

Maeve McPhail

Maeve McPhail was recognized for her outstanding business achievements as an Irish American living in the South by Irish America Magazine. The New York based publication recognized an elite class of 9 individuals at the third annual Stars of the South event hosted in Atlanta GA. McPhail’s dynamic personality, quick wit and irresistible Irish charm have helped make her the Star that she is today.

There are not too many women who can tell you the specifications of sixteen different categories of heavy construction equipment and operate each of them with precision, but Maeve McPhail is certainly one of them. As the US Southeast Regional District Sales Manager for JCB, Inc., the third largest heavy equipment manufacturer in the world, McPhail is the first woman to rise through the ranks and ever hold such a position in her field with the company. Showing her grit in the traditionally male dominated industry for the past seven years, McPhail is responsible for helping JCB achieve record sales levels, with gross revenue measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Prior to helping JCB North America by promoting market share growth for her regional dealerships, her sales skills were honed working for a famous of Irish Brands, Guinness Imports. Beginning in 1999, she was a part of the Metropolitan New York Division where she also achieved record year over year sales for the hallmark Irish. On top of this, she was responsible for establishing some of the largest accounts in the Guinness portfolio in the highly competitive New York City market.

In addition to her professional work, McPhail serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Health and Development Fund (C.H.A.D. Fund), a DC-based international non-profit dedicated to alleviating poverty in the Republic of Chad in central Africa through the creation of basic infrastructure-primarily roads and water-supply projects. Her involvement with philanthropic and civic causes began early in her life. She is a co-founder of Mercy Mission to Africa, a non-profit organization that focuses on raising funds to purchasing computers for students and schools in the former conflict zones of Sierra Leone, Africa. This organization enabled university students in challenging environments to connect with young scholars in the United States for idea exchanges on Democracy and aiding them as they transitioned to a post war economy. She has also been an active member of the Native American fund, rebuilding homes for people of the Cherokee Nation in the Smokey Mountains of NC.

A native of Drogheda, County Louth, McPhail and her family moved to New York back in the mid 1980’s. The daughter of Gertrude and Lawrence, she went from The Academy of the Holy Angels All Girls College Prep School to University College Dublin, where she majored in Business. While there she was head of the International Students Society and played rugby for the University College Dublin’s Women’s Club. She returned to the United States to complete her Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics at Rutgers College University in New Jersey.

McPhail currently lives Thunderbolt, Georgia, a small town outside of Savannah in the coastal Low Country. Maeve is known for her talent with an Irish fiddle, is an aspiring sailor, an active member in the Savannah Heritage Society, as well as a lover of Golf and tennis.

Tags: Guinness, Irsih America, JCB, JCB Sales, JCBNA, Maeve McPhail, NY

Oct 2009

John Patterson Named Chair Of The Georgia Tech Savannah Advisory Board

The Georgia Institute of Technology in Savannah has announced its new external advisory board leadership with John Patterson serving as chair and Mike Polak as vice chair.

John Patterson has both been a member of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board and Georgia Tech Savannah Advisory Board since 2007. He is Chairman and CEO of JCB, Inc. and has recently been name Deputy Chairman for JCB, the world wide organization. With over 35 years at JCB, Patterson has overseen the global operations for the world’s largest independent equipment company with current focus on the growing market share in North America. Patterson serves on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ board and is the former president of the Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes.

Mike Polak has been a member of the Georgia Tech Savannah Advisory Board since 2003. He is the Executive Director of External Affairs for Memorial Health. Previously, he served ten years in the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives. Polak is the current chair of the Creative Coast Alliance Advisory Board and serves on the boards of Savannah Technical College, Step Up Savannah and the Skidaway Marine Science Foundation. He is a 1984 Georgia Tech alumnus and in 1999 was inducted into Georgia Tech’s Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni.

Dr. David Frost, Director of the Georgia Tech Savannah campus, officially welcomed Patterson and Polak in these new leadership roles at the Fall Advisory Board meeting. “This is going to be a very important year in terms of strategic planning for Georgia Tech Savannah with the initiation of an enterprise-wide strategic planning activity for Georgia Tech by new President, G. P. “Bud” Peterson,” stated Frost. “The advisory board will be an important contributor to this planning process.”

Tags: Guinness, Irsih America, JCB, JCB Sales, JCBNA, Maeve McPhail, NY, Chairman, Georgia, Georgia Tech Savannah, JCB, John Patterson, North America, Savannah

Oct 2009

JCB Donate $250,000 Worth of Diggers To Help Indonesian Quake Effort

The donated 20 tonne JCB JS200 tracked excavator gets to work in Padang, West Sumatra.

JCB is donating equipment worth $250,000 to help the disaster relief effort in the city of Padang following the devastating earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on 30 September 2009.

The donation of a 20-tonne JS200 heavy excavator and a 3CX backhoe loader was offered by JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford in response to an appeal from the Indonesian authorities for foreign aid to help the relief effort.

The machines are being made available to Satkorlak, the disaster response unit of the Indonesian authorities by PT Altrak 1978, the JCB dealer in Indonesia. Three Altrak operators and a mechanic accompanied the machines from Jakarta to Padang to ensure rapid deployment with service and parts support. They will also provide any training that might be required by local operators so that the authorities leading the relief effort can secure the full benefit of the machines’ versatility.

Sir Anthony said: “Thousands of people in West Sumatra have been affected by this dreadful earthquake and there is a desperate need for heavy equipment to assist in the clear up operations and to help alleviate large-scale human suffering. The excavator and backhoe loader will be put to use straightaway in Padang and will hopefully help local people to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of this awful disaster.

“JCB machines proved invaluable in the aftermath of the Asian Tsunami and I do hope that this donation will make a difference in the same way.”

The contribution to the aid effort follows a series of other JCB machinery donations in recent years to other parts of the world hit by natural disasters, including the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan province in China, when six backhoe loaders worth over $600,000 and a team of operators were sent from the company’s factory in Shanghai to help the clean-up effort in the region.

Editor’s Notes:
JCB has a history of assisting regions across the world hit by natural disasters. The value of the donation to help after the Asian Tsunami in 2004 exceeded $2 million and the machines were deployed in southern India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Some of the JCB machines that were provided to Oxfam in Indonesia after the 2004 Asian Tsunami are being redeployed to help in the relief effort in West Sumatra. These machines have been in constant use on post-Tsunami clean-up and remediation projects during the past five years and three of them have been sent to the disaster zone by Oxfam to help the current relief effort.

In 1999 JCB also helped with the earthquake disaster in Turkey, and in 2005 it joined a global relief effort in earthquake-torn India and Pakistan by donating over $1 million worth of machines. In November 2007 JCB donated a backhoe loader to help rebuild parts of Peru damaged by an earthquake which killed 650 people, left 1,000 wounded and around 30,000 people homeless. The same year JCB donated $200,000 worth of machines to help with the clear-up operation in a region of the Philippines devastated by a typhoon.

Oct 2009

JCB Light Equipment Makes Its North American Debut

JCB Full Line of Light Equipment

JCB is further expanding its robust North American equipment range with the addition of JCB Light Equipment. This exciting new product line features 32 models representing three distinct product categories: Light Compaction, Hydraulic Power Packs and Hydraulic Hand Tools. Because North America represents 27% of the total world market for light equipment, the addition of JCB Light represents a significant market opportunity for JCB. By offering this new product line, JCB and its expanding dealer network can better serve North American customers with a complete portfolio of job site solutions.

Light Compaction
The Light Compaction product category of JCB Light includes rammers, a single drum roller and plate compactors, both forward and reversible.

JCB VMR - Vibrator Rammer

The JCB VMF forward plate compactor series has been specifically designed for easy, effective compaction of asphalt, soil and other non-cohesive (or less-cohesive) materials. Built for fast travel and high productivity, these machines feature powerful Honda engines (Hatz Diesel on the VMF 130D) and a wear-resistant, high-grade cast tamping plate for optimum durability. With three models to choose from, these machines are built to tackle a wide range of compaction jobs. All models are available with an optional sprinkler and throttle kit.

The JCB VMP reversible plate compactors series provides a choice of models to suit every type of compaction application. All units are hydrostatically operated and designed to effectively compact granular and cohesive material. With both reversing and stationary features, these machines allow you to carry out compaction tasks in confined areas where turning would otherwise be difficult or impossible. All VMP models feature a single forward/reverse control lever as well as specially balanced and isolated guide bars to protect the operator against hand-arm vibration effects. To extend product life, the JCB VMP series is equipped with lifetime-lubricated vibrator bearings along with a wear-resistant, high-grade cast damping plate.

The VMR ‘Jumping Jack’ Rammers Series features a low-maintenance design that allows the machine to operate for longer periods of time, resulting in greater productivity. Strong and sturdy, these rammers have a low center of gravity with a four-column guide for more stable operation. In addition, these machines generate a horizontal force to propel themselves forward, making them easier for operators to handle. The rammers feature special damping plate material that acts as a shock absorber, as well as a protected air cleaner on top of the machine for even easier operation and maintenance.

Designed for the compaction of granular and asphalt materials, JCB’s VMS Series Single Drum Roller is ideal for use in confined spaces that cannot be accessed by traditional larger rollers. Compact and maneuverable, VMS Single Drum Rollers are very popular with maintenance contractors for small asphalt reinstatement and ground care applications.

Hydraulic Power Packs
JCB Light Equipment Hydraulic Power Pack range includes four models—HP200, HP300, HP400 and HP500. Hydraulic power packs are earning a reputation for better overall performance and reliability than rival pneumatic and electric options. By combining high performance with a compact, user-friendly design, hydraulic power packs offer a level of efficiency that’s unmatched by other power sources.

HP300 with Disc Cutter

Conventional pneumatic power sources require a large and typically expensive engine that significantly restricts access in tight or confined work spaces. Although they have a far smaller engine than those used by a typical air compressor, JCB’s hydraulic power packs can deliver equally powerful tool performance. As a result of their compact size, they can be easily stored, transported and moved around a job site. Furthermore, typical start up costs of a hydraulic power pack are half those of a comparable pneumatic power source. JCB’s hydraulic power packs feature a power-on-demand system that reduces off-load engine speeds to idle, resulting in lower noise levels, less engine wear and decreased fuel consumption–and increased productivity. The JCB Hydraulic Power Pack range also features a unique suction circuit that eliminates pulsation damage to the cooler.

Hydraulic Hand Tools
JCB now also offers a range of hydraulic hand tools designed to run off JCB Power Packs or the handheld tool circuits (HTC) available on a number of JCB machines. The new range of hand tools includes breakers, pumps, saws, drills, wrenches and augers. Designed for a long trouble-free life, each tool offers an impressive power-to-weight ratio while at the same time being light, manageable and quiet to operate.

HP400/20-30 and Breaker in action

The JCB breaker range consists of five models featuring sturdy cast steel construction for strength and only two moving parts for exceptional reliability and a long service life. JCB has a patented ultra-low vibration system that reduces hand-arm vibration by 60% when compared with a fixed handle breaker. Hydraulic breakers hit harder than the air equivalent, with 80% of the power being transmitted to the tool as compared to 20%-30% with a pneumatic system. The low-vibration breakers give operators excellent control while being more comfortable to use.

Also included in the hydraulic hand tool category are the new JCB pumps. JCB is offering two distinct pump types to match the needs of different applications: trash pumps and submersible pumps. The trash pumps are capable of handling water with mud, leaves and other solids up to 3 inches diameter, while the submersible pumps can be used in clear water applications. Both options are self-priming, and being hydraulically-powered, are self-lubricating and will run dry without damage. All pumps come with a lifting lug for safe and accurate placement. The submersible pumps have flat-faced quick-release, dripless couplings for speedy attachment changes.

Other new hydraulic tools include three types of drills: diamond core drills, hydraulic drills and impact drills; 2 types of impact wrenches; disc cutters and a two-man auger.

JCB will take a multi-tiered approach to the distribution of this new line. Light Equipment will be sold with the construction equipment range through the company’s expanding dealer network in North America. JCB will also sell direct to national account customers and utilize a team of independent manufacturer representatives to bring the product to market.

The introduction of the extensive new JCB Light product line is just another example of JCB’s continued dedication to helping dealers and customers “get the job done.” For more information about JCB’s industry-leading equipment for the construction, agriculture, industrial and waste/recycling markets, or to find a dealer near you, call JCB’s North American Headquarters in Savannah at (912) 447-2000 or visit www.jcbna.com.

About JCB:
The largest private heavy equipment manufacturer in the world, JCB’s North American headquarters are in Savannah, Georgia, with an expanding network of dealers located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

JCB has 18 plants on four continents: 11 in the UK, three in India and others in the USA, China, Germany and Brazil and employs around more than 7,000 people worldwide. JCB celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2005. JCB is privately-owned by the Bamford family and the Chairman, Sir Anthony Bamford, is son of the company’s late founder, Joseph Cyril Bamford.

The company manufactures more than 300 different machines including: backhoe loaders; Loadall telescopic handlers; tracked and wheeled excavators; wheel loaders; articulated dump trucks; rough terrain fork lifts; mini excavators; skid steers loaders; JCB Vibromax compaction equipment; generators and Groundcare equipment. In addition, for agricultural markets, the company produces a range of telescopic handlers and the unique Fastrac Tractor. JCB also manufactures the Teletruk Forklift for the industrial sector.

In 2005, JCB secured one of the largest orders in its history when it won a $290 million deal to supply the U.S. Government with High Mobility Engineer Excavators (HMEEs). Full scale production of the HMEE is now underway at JCB’s plant in Savannah, Ga., USA. The HMEE fulfils a need from the military for rapid deployment high mobility products. To further meet these requirements; JCB has also developed a range of other high mobility products from the High Mobility Fastrac Tractor, through to the High Mobility RoughTerrain Forklift and the High Mobility Utility Vehicle.

Oct 2009

JCB 8065 Sets The new Benchmark In Six-Ton Excavator Performance

JCB 8065 Mini Excavator

Displayed in North America for the first time here at ICUEE, the new 8065 RTS (reduced tail swing) Excavator – launched earlier this year at Intermat – gives contractors and operators a more powerful, safer and versatile machine. Replacing the 8060, the new 8065 is JCB’s most productive six-ton machine ever.

JCB midi excavators are well known for their performance, controllability, serviceability and versatility. Like the 8055 launched late last year, the new 8065 model builds on these core strengths and also features a new cab for unrivalled operator comfort and visibility.

54.3hp, Tier III Isuzu Turbo engine.

Powering the 8065 is a new 54.3hp, Tier III Isuzu Turbo engine. This engine, along with a near five-inch reduction of the machine’s tail swing, makes the 8065 even more productive when operating in confined spaces.

The new excavator also features a heavy-duty dipper to give improved bucket and dipper breakout forces. Its maximum dig depth of 14’3” and dump height of 14’0” constitute a class-leading digging range. The improved bucket breakouts increase the 8065’s productivity, and ultimately, the customer’s return on investment. The single-piece wraparound dipper design reduces the need for weld points, increasing durability, and the easily accessible dig-end hoses are routed through the kingpost, protecting it from damage. The 8065 also features a new counterweight design that has further reduced the tail swing to seven inches.

The 8065 incorporates an improved undercarriage structure which includes upgraded track motors. With powerful dozing capability, excellent tracking performance and two-speed tracking, peaking at 3.3 mph, the JCB boasts improved mobility and approximately 17,500 lbf of tractive effort.

By combining automotive levels of comfort and styling with innovative new excavator design features and technology, the JCB 8065 exemplifies the very best in cab environments — a feature that’s become the hallmark of JCB equipment. As seen on the 8055, the deluxe cab is isolated from the swing frame, forming an isolated pod structure with benefits in terms of decreased cab noise and vibrations. The cab also includes a high-backed suspension seat and easy-to-use pilot-operated controls that move with the operator for a more effective working position and all-day comfort. The unusually large cab features a large-fold back door and well-positioned grab rails for easy entry and exit from the machine. Air-conditioning comes standard.

8065 Cab Interior

Dual pilot controls and proportional auxiliary flow deliver precision control, including low-flow and high-flow functions which improve the machine’s versatility. Electronic throttle control with auto idle function improves fuel economy and ease of use, while load-sensing hydraulics guarantee efficient and safe use of all functions.

All service points are easily accessed for convenient daily and periodical checks. Serviceability is also enhanced by the longitudinal engine positioning, and service intervals are set at 500 hours. To maximize the machine’s earning potential, the 8065 is compatible with all existing JCB 8080 ZTS, 3CX and 4CX buckets along with a vast range of existing JCB attachments.

The new 8065 joins an unrivalled lineup of mini and midi excavators from JCB. From the ultra-compact 1,929 lbs Micro 8008 to the 18,960 pound 8080ZTS, JCB offers 10 models in total.
This broad spread of excavators includes six full zero-tail swing (ZTS) machines and a number of reduced-tail swing models, offering JCB customers a choice of weights and specifications to match their requirements. The range also includes the popular 8008, the 8018 mini, along with the 8025ZTS, 8030ZTS, 8035ZTS, 8040ZTS, 8045ZTS and 8055ZTS.

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Oct 2009

JCB Improves Two Backhoe Loader Models

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

SAVANNAH, GA ─ (October 7, 2009) ─ Already the world’s leading producer of backhoe loaders, JCB has made substantial improvements to 2 core models from its rugged backhoe loader product line—the 3CX and 4CX- in an effort to continue to grow its presence in North America.

The JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders have undergone some noteworthy changes designed to enhance both performance and operator experience. Perhaps the most significant of these changes is the implementation of JCB’s innovative EASYCONTROL seat-mounted servo control system. According to Jim Blower, senior product manager at JCB’s North American Headquarters, the EASYCONTROL system gives operators back all of the feel and speed of a traditional manual controlled machine with all the comfort and low fatigue levels of servo controlled systems. Essentially, EASYCONTROL gives operators the best of both worlds.

Interior shot of a 3CX Backhoe Loader. Notice the EASYCONTROLS.

JCB was the first manufacturer to offer seat mounted hydraulic over hydraulic servo controls I a backhoe loader. This feature allows a user to operate the backhoe in the standard rear facing position in addition to allowing the operator to dig at an angle, allowing him to look directly over his work site; a feature that is particularly useful for ditch work. This key feature, combined with the benefits of reduced operator fatigue, increased visibility, and excavator-like productivity, has been further enhanced with the new EASYCONTROL system.

Speed is improved in the backhoe operation by changing the excavator valve to a full-flow valve block rather than a flow-sharing valve block. “A flow-sharing valve block limits the amount of oil available to each cylinder,” Blower said. “Switching these machines to full-flow valve blocks allows them to distribute the maximum amount of oil available to any cylinder, making single service cycle time faster and giving the operator total control over the backhoe’s speed.”

The EASYCONTROL system also improves operator/joystick feedback by changing the hydraulic circuit in the backhoe from a “closed circuit” to an “open circuit.” With an open hydraulic circuit, neutral circuit oil flows through the valve-block any time the engine is running and turning the pumps, making hydraulic power available on demand. Lever movement determines the amount of power available at the bucket tooth, allowing the operator to control how much force is applied to a given obstacle in the ground.

In addition to the implementation of the EASYCONTROL system, the JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loader models now also feature a stronger, more durable fuel tank. Now made from a highly resistant composite material, the fuel tank is less susceptible to rust, minimizing the risk of costly repairs required when rust enters a backhoe loader’s fuel system. This composite material is also impact-resistant, enhancing the fuel tank’s resistance to damage that can occur on the job site. A steel tank guard protects the underside of the tank by deflecting any foreign objects that may come into contact with it, and the steps to enter or exit the machine are mounted to the backhoe loader’s frame—not to the fuel tank itself, further limiting the possibility of damage during day-to-day use.

Since introducing the backhoe loader to the world nearly 60 years ago, JCB has continued to perfect this invaluable machine. The company’s recent improvements to the JCB 3CX and 4CX models are prime examples of JCB’s continued dedication to helping its customers “get the job done.”

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Monthly Archive for October, 2009

National Magazine Recognizes JCB's Maeve McPhail

John Patterson Named Chair Of The Georgia Tech Savannah Advisory Board

JCB Donate $250,000 Worth of Diggers To Help Indonesian Quake Effort

JCB Light Equipment Makes Its North American Debut

JCB 8065 Sets The new Benchmark In Six-Ton Excavator Performance

JCB Improves Two Backhoe Loader Models

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