LONDON: Equipmake, a leading company in electrification technologies for the automotive, truck, bus, and specialty vehicle industries, announced Tuesday that it has signed a development agreement with British multinational manufacturer J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB). JCB is renowned for its construction, agriculture, waste handling, and demolition equipment.
Under the agreement, Equipmake will leverage its expertise in electrification systems integration to develop a bespoke power electronics package for JCB’s innovative new product development. The initial phase of the development period will span six months.
“This partnership with JCB underscores the strength of Equipmake’s electrification expertise and our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of industry leaders,” said Ian Foley, CEO of Equipmake. “JCB’s commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to drive the electrification of vehicles across diverse sectors, and we’re delighted to be assisting them on the development of their next generation of products.”
The agreement provides a significant opportunity for Equipmake to strengthen its relationship with JCB, a global leader with annual revenues of £6.5 billion and a presence in over 150 countries. Successfully delivering on this project could open doors to additional workstreams and opportunities to apply Equipmake’s electrification solutions across JCB’s extensive product portfolio.