History

In 1958, Makita Corporation, which was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company, became the first company in Japan to manufacture and sell electric planers. For the 45 years since, Makita has worked to build a steady position as a manufacturer of portable power tools and, today, continues its quest forward to provide products and services that are beneficial to all types of customers engaged in housing construction. Makita's history also parallels that of the evolution of power tools and, over the course of its history, Makita has worked to dovetail its products to its customers' developing needs.

Makita - A Global Brand

Since entering the U.S. market in 1970, Makita has established more than 40 overseas subsidiaries in over 30 countries and has upgraded its sales network and after-sales service capabilities to become one of the leading companies of its industry.In addition, Makita is active in manufacturing outside Japan. Including a facility that commenced operations in the United States in 1985, Makita has expanded its global manufacturing base for power tools and other products to encompass China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Brazil and Romania. At present, the Makita Group manufactures approximately two-thirds of its products overseas.