UK Ambassador Visits JCB Machinery Exhibition in Astana

On September 12, 2025, Autodom Machinery hosted its annual JCB Open Day in Astana, showcasing the latest equipment for the construction and mining industries.
The event gathered over 100 clients, partners, and industry representatives. The guest of honor was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sally Jane Axworthy, who delivered a welcome address. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of long-term cooperation between the two countries and the role of modern equipment in Kazakhstan’s economic development:
“JCB is a name known all over the world. Today, standing among these impressive JCB machines, we see those ambitions in action. This is not just machinery — these are symbols of British engineering that contribute to Kazakhstan’s progress,” said the Ambassador.

According to her, Kazakhstan’s mining industry is a key component of the national economy, making a significant contribution to GDP and exports. “JCB plays an important role in this process, delivering reliable, high-performance equipment that helps mining enterprises operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably,” Ms. Axworthy noted.

Dmitry Yuriev, Commercial Director of Autodom Machinery, stressed the company’s focus on the practical value and reliability of its equipment:
“For us, it is important that clients see not just machines, but real solutions for their projects. JCB is machinery that works reliably in any conditions in Kazakhstan and helps businesses become more efficient and competitive,” he said.

The presentation became a platform for discussing the future of Kazakhstan’s construction and mining sectors, technological development, and international knowledge sharing.
JCB (Joseph Cyril Bamford Excavators Ltd.), founded in the UK in 1945, is today among the world’s leading manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment. The company produces over 300 machine models used across industries ranging from mining and infrastructure to agribusiness. In Kazakhstan, the official JCB dealer is Autodom Machinery, part of Orbis Kazakhstan Group.