JCB's North American Dealer Coverage Expands

JCB, the largest privately owned construction machinery manufacturer in the world and the third largest in all, reports that it has expanded its North American network in 2009 by adding seven new dealers. The growth comes despite a business climate that has been challenging for manufacturers throughout the world.

The company has 18 manufacturing plants on four continents: 11 in the U.K., three in India and others in the U.S., China, Germany and Brazil.

Along with expanding its dealer network, in a press release the company also notes that it has increased its market coverage by five percent, and expects to increase that figure. By the end of 2009, JCB expects to increase dealer coverage by about 14 percent.

"We search out prospective dealers in non-competitive businesses that are well managed and have the facilities available to successfully add JCB machinery to their line-up," said Jim Fielding, GM of dealer development for JCB North America. "Not only are we bringing in new dealers, we are focusing on re-engaging existing dealers and helping them to grow their businesses. Experiencing any growth under these difficult financial circumstances is unusual."

"By the end of 2011, we expect to have complete 100 percent dealer coverage across the U.S. We are well on our way to reaching this goal," Fielding added.

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 at (912) 447-2000 or visit www.jcbna.com.