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Uk’s Biggest Telehandler Hirer Places £26 Million Loadall Order

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The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further – by placing an order for £26 million worth of JCB Loadall models.
Ardent Hire Solutions is adding 525 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers to its fleet as the UK construction hire equipment market rebounds strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic. The order spans the compact 525-60 to the 540-200 models, which have reaches of between six and 20 metres.

The machines – supplied by JCB dealer Watling JCB – have already started rolling off the production line at JCB’s World HQ in Rocester, Staffordshire along with 25 3CX backhoe loaders, which are also part of the massive deal. If follows a deal in 2019 from Ardent for £75 million worth of JCB machines.
JCB Group Managing Director for Global Major Accounts Steve Fox said: “We are delighted that Ardent Hire Solutions has placed this substantial order with JCB given the very competitive nature of the UK equipment supply market. The size of the order shows enormous faith in the quality of JCB’s machines and also underlines the need to invest in new machinery to support the growth in the UK construction industry, which continues to recover strongly after the Covid-19 pandemic.”

London-headquartered Ardent Hire Solutions is one of the UK’s biggest plant hire companies and covers the length and breadth of Great Britain through 11 hire depots, from Glasgow in the north to Fareham in the south. Specialising in providing plant hire to major housing, civil and construction clients, Ardent is constantly investing in the most technologically advanced machines. It has more than 7,000 units for rent with an average age of less than three years.

The new JCB machines all come with JCB LiveLink telematics technology, providing real-time feeds to support Ardent’s award-winning ‘Site Manager’ digital platform which helps construction companies improve safety, increase productivity and reduce cost.

Ardent’s Chief Financial Officer, Julian O’Neill said: “Our telehandler fleet is already the largest anywhere in the UK and this substantial investment strengthens our position in the telescopic handler hire sector.”

Lands End To John O’Groats Cycle Challenge

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Managing Director, Richard Telfer and Marketing Manager, Fred Telfer will be cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats, starting on the 2nd September and finishing on the 12th. They will complete on average 110 miles per day across the 10 days with a truly ambitious aim of raising £50,000.00 for three different charities. The three charities are;

Mind
Wishes 4 Kids
Young Leicestershire

You can still donate and support their ride on the link below.

 

PROGRESS UPDATE

DAY 10 – 12th September 2021 They Crossed the Finish Line

1,100 Miles Completed and a Total £56,240.00 Raised for Charity

On Sunday afternoon Richard, Fred, and George Bamford crossed the finish line on the last day of their Tour from Lands end to John O’Groats.

After completing an epic 1,100 miles in 10 days the trio was greeted at the finish line by friends and family including Lord Bamford. A phenomenal amount of money has been raised for three local charities.

Richard Telfer personally would like to thank everyone for their great generosity in showing support for the event and contributing to raising over £56k for Wishes 4 Kids, Mind & Young Leicestershire.

DAY 8

Only two more days to go before Richard, Fred and George reach John O’Groats

Today on Day 8 of the Challenge they faced the hills of the Scottish Highlands

Fred Telfer said, “it was a tough one today, very hilly we did 82 miles overall and came over a fair few massive climbs. Two of the climbs were just over 10 miles long each, but there were unbelievable views and overall an incredible day”.

They are looking forward to resting this evening prior to facing the last two legs over the weekend

You can still donate on the link below, the charities have been extremely grateful for all the donations received so far and there will be a further update on how your donations have made an impact!

Day 6 – 8th September, Richard, Fred and George crossed into Scotland after battling the uphill climb of the Yorkshire Hills in 28 Degree Heat

Richard and Fred crossed the Scottish Border

Day 5 – 6th September, Richard, Fred and George made their way to Chinley, they stopped off at the JCB World HQ in Rocester whereby they were greeted by Lord Bamford.

After lunch they set off with some of the other dealer groups who joined them for the day on this leg of the tour riding for a total of 6.5 hours yesterday!

The team was able to make fast progress on Sunday 5th September, from Bristol to Kidderminster in just under 4.5 hours.

This morning (6th September), they have set off to Chinley (Peak District) covering a further 110 miles today. They have been lucky to have some great weather making the ride more enjoyable.

DAY 1 : 3rd September

Yesterday at 8:30 am Richard Telfer, Fred Telfer and George Bamford set off from Lands End on their first leg of the 10 Day Charity Cycle.

On Day 1 they cycled just over 105 miles up to Sandford reaching over an incredible 9876 feet of elevation in 7 hours and 44 minutes.

Richard Said, “the ride went really well, we had a very, very hilly day!”

After staying overnight just outside Oakhampton last night, the team set off again this morning for their second leg and will be reaching Amberley later today.

Background
Richard Telfer has said “I have always been passionate about supporting great local Charities, so when George Bamford asked if I would join him in taking on the Land End to John O’Groats cycle to raise money for some local causes it was too good an offer to turn down.

Foolishly my son Fred also agreed to join us so now the three of us find ourselves facing the slightly terrifying task of cycling 1100 miles in 10 days from 2nd -12th September! we will also be joined each day by some willing souls who have agreed to help us along the way for a day including Richard Barker who joins us on day three.

This year alone my Strava app tells I have cycled over 3000 miles in training and yet the 110 mile and 6000ft of vertical climbing a day still seems a really daunting task!”

We would be hugely grateful of any donations to help us reach our target and help our chosen local charities.

Richard and Fred have managed to raise an incredible amount of money for Young Leicestershire, Wishes 4 Kids and Mind.

A Robust And Enduring Partnership Between TPPL And Watling JCB Since 2016

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The robust and enduring partnership between TPPL (The procurement partnership Limited) and Watling JCB, forged since 2016, stands as a testament to the strength of collaboration in the business realm. TPPL has played a pivotal role in facilitating Watling JCB’s entry into targeted tender opportunities, particularly with local authorities and councils. This alliance goes beyond mere business transactions; it reflects a shared commitment to growth, innovation, and mutual success.

The strategic collaboration has allowed Watling JCB to navigate and capitalize on specific tender avenues, contributing significantly to their market presence and success. The trust and synergy between TPPL and Watling JCB underscore the value of long-term partnerships in navigating the complexities of the business landscape.

JCB Operator Challenge & New Products Day

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Operator Challenge Results

COMPETITION PRIZES

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Regional Prizes
The top three operators from each regional heat will be invited to the Operator Challenge final in June, where they will be treated to a VIP visit to the JCB World Headquarters, including factory tour, hospitality lunch, an evening meal and one night B&B stay at the exclusive JCB Golf and Country Club. Each regional finalist will also receive a JCB goody bag.

Plus… every competitor who takes part will receive a JCB cap.

Final Prizes: 1st
An all-expenses paid, three-night stay for two in Las Vegas, including flights, hotel and spending money.

Final Prizes: 2nd
Tickets for two for the Sunday of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in the BRDC (British Racing Drivers Club).

Final Prizes: 3rd
A two-night London city break for two with spending money.

Plus… The top three competitors from the final will be treated as a VIP guest of JCB at the opening day of Hillhead on Tuesday 25th June with a helicopter flight to and from the show, a guided tour of the JCB stand, where we will be showcasing our latest product developments in our range of excavators, and lunch.

Prizes are none transferable and there are no cash alternatives.

We’re Expanding into the West Midlands!

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We’re Expanding into the West Midlands!

 

Today, Watling JCB is excited to announce our expansion into the West Midlands with the acquisition of Midlands JCB!

We are now the official JCB dealer for Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire, operating from our new depots in Smethwick, Hereford, and Stoke-on-Trent.

Richard Telfer, our Managing Director, says: “It’s been my life mission to create a business providing world-class customer support whilst maintaining family values in the business. This new project creates an opportunity to bring this customer service to a whole new customer base and I really look forward to meeting you all.”

Gareth Lumsdaine, JCB Sales Director UK & ROI, adds: “We are delighted to see Watling JCB expand its remit into the West Midlands as we further strengthen the dealer network selling and supporting JCB equipment across the UK.”

Watch our announcement video to learn more!