About Makita

Makita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 90 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958, Makita introduced its first electric tool. Today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers with seven manufacturing facilities globally and a selection of over 350 superior, innovative tools.

Best-in-Class Engineering

Makita engineers and manufactures innovative cordless tools. Makita's goal in designing any cordless tool is to allow all the convenience cordless offers without sacrificing the power or efficiency of a corded tool.

The Makita Advantage

Makita has long been recognized for manufacturing the highest quality motors in the industrial power tool industry.

• Over 90 years experience designing and building high performance motors
• Highest quality raw materials in making motor components
• Longest-lasting and most efficient motors in the power tool industry
• Most rigorous testing of all components and finished product
• Most reliable power tools in the industry