Holt JCB Ltd

24/08/2026

INVESTING IN THE SKILLS THAT KEEP OUR INDUSTRY MOVING
When a professional Training Provider invests in JCB equipment, it means a little more to us. D Evans Plant Training Ltd, based in South Wales, has taken delivery of a new JCB 6T-3 Site Dumper. Dale worked with our Sales Director Craig Scanlan to select the right machine to support their Training provisions.
As a qualified NPORS Training and Testing provider, D Evans Plant Training delivers Training and Testing both at its Hirwaun centre and out on customers’ sites, alongside in-house training options for businesses with their own specific requirements.
For Craig and the wider Holt JCB team, there is particular significance in seeing JCB equipment being used to develop Operator skills and reinforce the standards expected across our Industry.
Safe, competent operation doesn't begin when someone arrives on site. It starts with quality training, experienced instruction, an understanding of the equipment and a strong awareness of individual responsibility around site safety.
Protecting Industry standards and investing in the skills that will carry our Industry forward is critical for us all. Training providers such as Dale and his team, have an important role to play in making that happen.
We’re proud that the JCB 6T-3 will now form part of that training environment and thank the team at D Evans Plant Training for placing their confidence in JCB and Holt JCB.
📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.

23/08/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FROM A ROYAL WELSH HANDSHAKE TO A NEW JCB 🤝
Another Royal Welsh Show handshake that resulted in a new JCB heading to work in Wales.
We are incredibly proud to support this iconic Welsh event. Beyond showcasing JCB vast machinery range, the Royal Welsh Show gives us valuable time with new and established Customers, understanding their businesses, discussing their requirements and building the relationships that are so important to the way we work at Holt JCB.
Abergavenny based DC Thomas & Son visited our stand this year, where Dale spent time with our South Wales Sales Manager, Lyndon Roberts, discussing his application and what he required from his next machine.
The JCB 16C-1 mini excavator proved an excellent fit. Compact and easy to transport, with strong excavating performance, excellent manoeuvrability and robust 100% steel bodywork, it combines the productivity and durability required from a hardworking mini excavator.
Dale’s new JCB 16C-1 mini excavator also benefits from the JCB CARETHREE scheme, adding further value to his investment from day one. With a 3yr/2,000hr Extended Warranty, 3year/1,999hr Service Package and three JCB buckets included, JCB CARETHREE combines the reassurance of planned maintenance and manufacturer backed warranty support with the attachments needed to put the JCB straight to work.*
These photographs were taken at our Port Talbot depot on the day of delivery, following PDI and preparation by our experienced Depot team and just before the JCB 16C-1 mini excavator left us for its new home in Abergavenny.
From a handshake at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells, to preparation at our Port Talbot depot and a new JCB 16C-1 mini excavator heading home to Abergavenny, it’s a fitting example of why the Show remains such an important event for Holt JCB. Bringing us together with the customers and businesses we are proud to support across South Wales and South West England.
Thank you to Dale and DC Thomas & Son for choosing Holt JCB. We look forward to supporting you and your new machine.
We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.
📍We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment. The *JCB CARETHREE terms and conditions apply 👉https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/news/jcb-carethree-mini-excavators

23/08/2026

12 MORE JCB EXCAVATORS FOR ROCKET RENTALS
The investment continues for Rocket Rentals, with another 12 JCB excavators joining their expanding Hire Fleet with 6 JCB 90Z-2 midi excavators and 6 JCB 25Z-1 mini excavators.

Managing Director Simon Tomblin consistently invests in highly specified equipment, never compromising on site safety, Operator comfort, productivity or reliability.

It’s an approach that reflects the experience of the Rocket Rentals team. Their customers can range from highly experienced Site Manager, Operators, Business owners and Plant Managers working on complex projects to someone hiring a machine for a weekend with limited Operator experince. Whatever their level of experience, every customer deserves good advice, the right equipment and excellent service.

Our Sales Director Craig Scanlan worked alongside our Gloucestershire & Oxon Territory Sales Manager, Sean Campbell to ensure the latest machines were highly spec'd and ready when Rocket needed them. A quick turnaround was required, with our experienced Swindon depot team completing the PDIs across all 12 machines to the high standard both businesses expect.

Rocket’s low loader then arrived at Swindon this week to get them on their way.

As the Appointed JCB Dealer for South West England and South Wales, we’re proud to support Simon and the Rocket Rentals team as they continue to invest demonstrating there is business to be won, customers to be looked after and confidence to keep investing.

📍We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.
🟡 View Our JCB Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/new-machines/overview
🎤 Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines

21/08/2026

A smart addition to the Eagle Plant Hire fleet, now available from their Eagle Plant Minehead Depot.

The fully electric JCB Scissor Lift is a cracking choice where compact dimensions, manoeuvrability and zero-emissions operation really matter, giving Eagle Plant customers another versatile option for indoor work, restricted access areas and a wide range of working-at-height applications.

Thank you to the Team at Eagle Plant Minehead for continuing to choose Holt JCB. We look forward to seeing this one out on hire and earning its keep.

We’ve just taken delivery of a brand new JCB 5.7m /7.7m fully electric scissor lift built for tight spaces and easy manoeuvrability.
This machine is ready to go!

As always thanks to Holt JCB and Active Signs

21/08/2026

Experience, Specification And Time Well Spent On Site.
Our Territory Sales Manager for Bristol and the surrounding area, James Ball, was on site with Steve Martin, Managing Director of SM Construction , for the installation of the company’s latest JCB 86C-2 MIDI Excavator.

From its Warminster base, Steve Martin Construction has built a highly respected, Industry accredited Groundworks and Construction business, undertaking an impressive range of work including prestigious projects where precision, technical capability and exacting standards are expected.

With Steve’s extensive experience of Operating and owning Construction machinery, the installation was an opportunity for James to focus on the specific specification and features of this particular JCB 86C-2, ensuring the machine is set up to deliver exactly what Steve expects from it across his varied applications.

Time on site with Steve was equally valuable for James. The opportunity to hear the perspective of an experienced Business Owner, Contractor and Operator brings a level of practical insight that complements James’ own JCB product knowledge and helps him understand even more about the customers and applications across his territory.

It’s exactly the approach James is bringing to customers throughout Bristol and the surrounding area, getting on site, understanding individual operations and making sure the right JCB specification is working hard for each customer.

Thank you to Steve and the Steve Martin Construction team for their continued business and for choosing another JCB.

We look forward to seeing the JCB 86C-2 at work.

📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.
🟡 View Our JCB Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/new-machines/overview
🎤 Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines-contact

20/08/2026

Backing the next generation.
A very special JCB 5CX PRO delivery for Paul Edwards Plant Hire in Blackwood, South Wales.
Paul’s passion for supporting skilled young operators made it even better seeing apprentice Rory Price’s enthusiasm for their incredible new machine.
Safe to say our Territory Sales Manager Lyndon Roberts was pretty chuffed for Rory too!
🇬🇧 British innovation and engineering, inspiring the next generation.

20/08/2026

🇬🇧 A British Icon For The Next Generation Of Operators!
A fantastic delivery to Paul Edwards Plant Hire of Blackwood, South Wales, as Managing Director Paul Edwards takes delivery of an incredible JCB 5CX PRO Backhoe Loader.

Paul has a real passion for supporting and developing skilled young Operators, so it was brilliant to see the enthusiasm of Apprentice Rory Price as he got to grips with this iconic piece of British innovation and engineering.

Our Territory Sales Manager Lyndon Roberts took great pleasure in working closely with Paul to ensure the 5CX PRO was the right JCB Backhoe Loader for the application demands of his business. It’s fair to say Lyndon was absolutely chuffed for Rory during the installation.

There’s something special about seeing an experienced business owner investing not only in the very best machinery, but also in the next generation of our Industry.

Congratulations to Paul, Rory and everyone at Paul Edwards Plant Hire. We can’t wait to see Rory putting the 5CX PRO through its paces!

Built in Britain. Backing young talent. Ready to work. 🇬🇧

📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.
🟡 View Our JCB Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/new-machines/overview
🎤 Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines-contact

16/08/2026

Time to get to know James a little better… 👀

We’ve put the serious questions to one side for this one and put our new Territory Sales Manager through a quick-fire round! ⚡

Cats or Dogs ? Tea or Coffee? Favourite Film? ☕👀

Watch to find out a little more about the man behind the role!

Welcome to Holt JCB, James 👋

📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.

🎤Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines-contact
🔩Take Advice from Your Local Holt JCB Parts and Service Team: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact
💻Book a machine service online today with Holt JCB: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/support-service/book-a-machine-service
🌎View Our Used Equipment Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/used-equipment

15/08/2026

Meet James Ball 👋

We’re pleased to introduce James, our new Territory Sales Manager covering the Bristol area.

Watch to get to know James a little better, hear about his experience, what he’s looking forward to in his new role, and what customers can expect from him across the Bristol territory.

Welcome to the team, James, we’re looking forward to seeing you get started! 💪

📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.

🎤Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines-contact
🔩Take Advice from Your Local Holt JCB Parts and Service Team: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact
💻Book a machine service online today with Holt JCB: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/support.../book-a-machine-service
View Our Used 🌎Equipment Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/used-equipment

14/08/2026

Ready For Work Means Ready For Work.
MJL Group Ltd has built its reputation on delivering for its Customers, and that same expectation of responsiveness applies to the businesses supporting them.
When MJL required two JCB 220X Series Excavators and a JCB 140X Series within a tight timeframe, MJL’s Jake Hartnell worked closely with our Sales Director Craig Scanlan to ensure the machines met MJL’s operational requirements.
With Jake focused on optimising efficiencies across the MJL fleet, the specification included Leica GPS machine control, with the machines also needing to arrive on site fully liveried and ready for work.
Craig coordinated the complete turnaround, working with our suppliers to arrange the Leica installations and sign writing alongside the preparation and delivery of all three machines directly to site.
Founded in 2001 by Managing Director Matthew Lugg, MJL has built a strong reputation in Groundworks and Civil Engineering across South West and South Wales, with quality, customer satisfaction and delivery at the heart of its approach.
Matt also understands that the cab is much more than an Operator’s office. Comfort, ease of use and access to operating information are essential to helping Operators perform at their best and maximising uptime.
That thinking is reflected in the JCB X Series. The CommandPlus cab provides a comfortable, low noise working environment, while the JCB UX 10” Touchscreen Display brings machine controls, settings and key information together through an intuitive interface. JCB LiveLink provides valuable machine reporting to support Fleet management, servicing and uptime.
Delivering to MJL’s requirements took a coordinated response.
Thank you to One Point Survey Equipment for their responsiveness with the Leica installations and Tavy Signs for turning around the MJL livery.
And a big thank you to our own teams. The Port Talbot team for preparing the machines and our Avonmouth Administrative Team for keeping everything moving behind the scenes.
A great example of understanding what our Customer needs, responding quickly and working together to ensure all three JCB X Series Excavators arrived on site exactly as MJL wanted them, ready to work.

📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.
🟡 View Our JCB Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/new-machines/overview
🎤 Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines-contact
🔩 Take Advice from Your Local Holt JCB Parts and Service Team: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact