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George Bamford to become joint chair of JCB

Machinery giant records 5% 'dip' in sales as it confirms commitment to UK production

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Lord Bamford and his son, George Bamford
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Lord Bamford and his son, George Bamford

Machinery giant JCB has announced that George Bamford has been named joint chair alongside his father Lord Anthony Bamford. The news was announced as the Staffordshire-based company recorded what it...

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