In 1945, Joseph Cyril Bamford created the very first JCB product - a tipping trailer. Today, JCB is one of the world's largest manufacturers of earthmoving, agricultural and materials handling equipment. The company that began as a 'one man band' now employs over 6,000 people and produces over 250 different models on 4 continents - with bases in the UK, the USA, India and South America. Each machine is a product of hard work and attention to detail. This dedication, along with world-class innovation and customer care, results in JCB being market leader in many of the 150 countries where its machines are sold. The growth of JCB has also created a large and varied fleet of road transport vehicles bearing the famous logo and distinctive yellow colour.