Makita (OTCMKTS:MKTAY) Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of professional power tools, outdoor power equipment and related accessories. Its product portfolio includes cordless and corded drills, impact drivers, saws, grinders, sanders, planers, routers, demolition tools and other equipment used in construction, woodworking, industrial maintenance and landscaping.
The company also offers battery systems, chargers, dust-extraction equipment, pneumatic tools and replacement accessories. Makita has expanded its cordless tool range across multiple voltage platforms, including equipment designed for both professional and consumer applications.
Founded in 1915 in Nagoya, Japan, Makita began as a motor sales and repair business before developing into a power-tool manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Anjo, Japan, and serves customers internationally through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and manufacturing facilities across regions including Asia, North America, Europe and Latin America.
