Corporation Makita
1915
Founded
1958
First electric planer
100+
Sales companies in Japan
40+
Overseas sales branches
Makita Corporation was founded in 1915. In 1958 Makita produced its first portable electric planer; through decades of research and development, Makita has become one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional power tools.
Headquartered in Aichi, Japan, Makita operates advanced research facilities, computer-aided 3D design, automated production lines, and dedicated engineering teams. New products undergo strict quality and safety testing before supply to industries worldwide.
Makita has established large-scale factories globally, more than 100 sales companies in Japan, and more than 40 overseas sales branches supporting manufacturing, sales, after-sales service, and customer feedback.
Makita global corporate site (makita.biz)
Global production facilities
