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Staffordshire firm JCB has said it will invest £20m in its UK factories over the coming year.
The firm, based in Rocester, made the announcement as it marks its 65th anniversary.
A spokesman said the money would be spread amongst its 11 UK plants and will be used to buy more equipment and recruit 50 staff.
It said demand from countries such as Brazil, Russia and India, where construction is growing, had surged.
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