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Makita

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Rank

$8.54B

Marketcap

JP Japan

Country

Makita
Leadership team

Mr. Munetoshi Goto (Pres & Representative Director)

Mr. Shinichiro Tomita (Corp. Officer, GM of Purchasing Headquarters & Director)

Mr. Tetsuhisa Kaneko (Corp. Officer, GM of R&D Headquarters and Director)

Products/ Services
Industrial, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing
Number of Employees
20,000 - 50,000
Headquarters
Sumiyoshi-cho, Fukuoka, Japan
Established
1915
Net Income
100M - 500M
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
6586.T
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Overview
Location
Summary
Makita Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of electric power tools, pneumatic tools, and gardening and household equipment in Japan, Europe, North America, rest of Asia, Central and South America, Oceania, and the Middle East and Africa. The company offers cordless, drilling/fastening, impact drilling/demolition, grinding/sanding, sawing, planning/routering, pneumatic, outdoor power, and dust extraction/other equipment, as well as accessories; and cutting equipment for new materials, masonry, and metals. It provides its products under the Makita brand. The company was formerly known as Makita Electric Works, Ltd. and changed its name to Makita Corporation in April 1991. Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Anjo, Japan.
History

In March 1915, Mosaburo Makita founded Makita Electric Works in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan and began selling and repairing lighting equipment, motors and transformers. In 1958, Makita marketed a portable electrical planer in Japan and became a manufacturer of power tools the following year. In April 1969, they introduced the 6500D battery-powered drill . In December 1978, they launched the 6010D rechargeable drill . In August 1997, the 6213D rechargeable driver-drill was exhibited at the Chicago Hardware Show . In February 2005, the TD130D was made available.

Makita ships many of its power tools in Systainer-compatible stacking boxes. In 2011 Makita registered a design for its own "Makpac" variant in the names of Yuji Yamamoto and Kiyozumi Kokawa.

Mission
Makita’s mission is to design and produce the best power tools in the world. Innovative products and solutions enable professionals and enthusiasts to enjoy their work even more, while also making their job easier, faster and more efficient.
Vision
Makita’s vision is to be the global leader in power tools and accessories, delivering superior value through innovative products, excellent customer service and a strong commitment to quality.
Key Team

Takashi Tsuchiya (Corp. Officer, GM of Domestic Sales Marketing Headquarters & Director)

Mr. Tomoyuki Ota (Corp. Officer, Assistant GM of R&D Headquarters and Director)

Takashi Omote (Corp. Officer, GM of International Sales Headquarters & Director)

Tomoharu Yasuda (Corp. Officer and Assistant GM of Domestic Sales & Marketing Headquarters for Tokyo Area)

Masaki Yoshida (Corp. Officer, Assistant GM of Production Headquarters & Director)

Shinichi Sakamoto (Corp. Officer & In charge of Asia Sales)

Hideki Shimazoe (Corp. Officer & Assistant GM of Domestic Sales Marketing Headquarters - Nagoya Area)

Recognition and Awards
Makita has been awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award in 2017 and 2018, as well as the Green Design Award in 2019 and 2020.
References
Makita
Leadership team

Mr. Munetoshi Goto (Pres & Representative Director)

Mr. Shinichiro Tomita (Corp. Officer, GM of Purchasing Headquarters & Director)

Mr. Tetsuhisa Kaneko (Corp. Officer, GM of R&D Headquarters and Director)

Products/ Services
Industrial, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing
Number of Employees
20,000 - 50,000
Headquarters
Sumiyoshi-cho, Fukuoka, Japan
Established
1915
Net Income
100M - 500M
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
6586.T
Social Media