Makita Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of electric power tools, gardening equipment, pneumatic tools and household equipment. Its head office is in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture. The company sells through an international network, while its corporate headquarters and main identity remain in Japan.
From electrical repair to power tools
Mosaburo Makita founded Makita Electric Works in Nagoya in 1915, first selling and repairing lighting equipment, motors and transformers. The company began making portable electric planers in 1958 and turned to electric power tools the following year. Its history follows the move from a small electrical business to a large international tool manufacturer.
Tools for work and home
The current range covers drills and drivers, saws, grinders, planers, dust extraction, gardening equipment and other tools for construction, workshops and household projects. Product pages provide model specifications, accessories and regional availability. The breadth of the catalogue lets buyers compare tools for a particular task rather than treating every cordless tool as interchangeable.
Cordless systems and accessories
Makita has expanded cordless equipment across several tool families. Buyers can check battery platform, voltage, tool compatibility, included accessories and intended duty before choosing a model. These details also matter when replacing a single accessory or adding a tool to equipment already in use.
European tool alternatives
European brands in the database include Hilti, based in Liechtenstein, and Ballistol, a German maker of maintenance products. Their catalogues serve different needs, from professional equipment to care products. European company origin describes the business location and does not promise that every item is manufactured in Europe.