A Japanese company known for manufacturing power tools and outdoor equipment. Often used to refer to their tools generically.
Named after founder Mosaburo Makita who started the company in 1915 in Nagoya, Japan. Originally made and repaired electric motors before expanding to power tools.
Makita was the first company to realize that professional tradespeople would pay premium prices for lighter, more powerful cordless tools. Their distinctive teal color became iconic in construction sites worldwide.
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