Tony Lees, TC Harrison JCB's commercial director presents a commemorative scale model JCB Loadall telescopic handler to Jackson Building Centre's group hire manager, Mark Shepherd.

A UK chain of builders' merchants has been presented with a commemorative scale model of a JCB Loadall telehandler to mark the delivery of its 100th machine.

Jackson Building Centres Ltd, which trades from 26 branches in the East Midlands, Leeds and York, reached the milestone when two JCB mini excavators, a JCB micro excavator and a HTD5 tracked dumpster joined the fleet at its new branch in York.

The new equipment joins a range of small tools in the company's hire offering for customers ranging from DIY enthusiasts to professional tradesmen and builders.

Jackson group hire manager Mark Shepherd says JCB was chosen for its extensive product range and strong brand name.

"We are delighted to reach our 100th machine and it is testament to the quality of the equipment and the suitability of the JCB range for the small builder's needs," Shepherd says.

"The milestone also reflects well on the long-standing relationship with our dealer which operates in a similar geographic region to ourselves and is able to provide us with an excellent network of after-sales and service support," he adds.

Dealer TC Harrison JCB of Chapeltown, South Yorkshire presented the scale model to Jackson Building Centres.

Jackson Building Centres is part of Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd which brings together the Grafton Group's operations in the UK, including Buildbase, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, Plumbase, L&G Forest Products, Hendricks Lovell, Acorn and Keelsupply Drylining and Insulation specialists.

Jackson Building Centres Ltd has an annual turnover of about GBP151 million (USD228.2 million) and employs over 1,100 people.