Makita

Makita Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools and outdoor equipment. Founded in 1915 by Mosaburo Makita as Makita Electric Works in Nagoya, the company began as a distributor and repair shop for electric motors before shifting to tool manufacturing. Its headquarters are in Anjō, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and it maintains a global network of manufacturing facilities, subsidiaries, and distributors to serve professional users and consumers around the world.

Makita’s product lines cover a broad range of cordless and corded tools, including drilling and fastening tools, saws, grinders, rotary hammers, sanders, routers, dust extractors, and pneumatic tools, as well as outdoor power equipment such as lawn and garden tools. The company emphasizes professional-grade durability and offers a wide range of accessories and batteries, including its cordless LXT platform for lithium-ion tools.

As a long-standing global brand, Makita operates manufacturing plants in multiple countries and markets its products through authorized dealers and distributors worldwide. It competes with other major tool makers in the professional segment and is known for a blue color scheme, ergonomic design, and a focus on service support. The company also invests in research and development to advance motor efficiency, battery technology, and system integration across tool lines.