{"id":6672,"date":"2025-07-17T14:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=6672"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:46:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:46:31","slug":"flannery-invests-22m-with-jcb-to-boost-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/flannery-invests-22m-with-jcb-to-boost-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Flannery invests \u00a322m with JCB to boost fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flannery Plant Hire has invested in a fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth more than \u00a322 million.<\/p>\n<p>Dealer Greenshields JCB supplied the order which includes JCB Loadall telescopic handlers, X Series tracked excavators, site dumpers, mini excavators and 3CX backhoe loaders.<\/p>\n<p>The fleet will be delivered throughout 2025 to work on major national infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"474739\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrilliantideasltd.co.uk%2Falimats%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6507-BI---Alimats-MPU---Constuction-Enquirer_01_s2.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The investment marks the latest major deal between the two family businesses, a relationship that began in 1972 when Pat Flannery founded Flannery Plant Hire with a JCB 3C backhoe loader.<\/p>\n<p>Now run by sons Martin, Patrick Jnr and Paul, the company\u2019s fleet has more than 6,500 machines.<\/p>\n<p>Flannery Plant Hire MD Patrick Flannery said: &#8220;Our customers continue to be delighted with the JCB range and we will continue to invest in the finest quality, innovative equipment available.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are particularly interested in JCB\u2019s development of hydrogen powered machines and we plan to take the first hydrogen 3CX from JCB.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"124439\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsoncontract.co.uk%2Fhudson-freelance%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KCD043_MPU_Freelance_555x400px_Opt1_v1b.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>JCB Global Major Accounts MD Steve Fox said: \u201cWe are proud of our longstanding business partnership with Flannery Plant Hire, especially as Pat Snr started the business with just a 3C backhoe. The Flannery family should be very proud of their successful and forward-thinking business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Greenshields JCB MD James Richardson added: \u201cAs a dealer, we have been working with Flannery Plant Hire for over three decades, which results in a deep understanding of their customers\u2019 needs and the aftersales support required to keep their machines running smoothly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wembley-based Flannery Plant Hire is set to invest \u00a3107m in kit this year with \u00a365m of Cat machines bought earlier this year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"476434\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.reg.buzz%2Foffsite-expo-2025%2Fconstructionenquirer%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/offsite expo MPU.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"488802\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjmclarkltd.co.uk%3Futm_source%3DDisplay%26utm_medium%3DMPU%26utm_campaign%3DConstruction%2BEnquirer%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/a4 magazine template (1200 x 1200 px) (300 x 250 px) (2).png\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/u3QEFnh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flannery Plant Hire has invested in a fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth more than \u00a322 million. Dealer Greenshields JCB supplied the order which includes JCB Loadall telescopic handlers, X Series tracked excavators, site dumpers, mini excavators and 3CX backhoe loaders. 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