Makita Corporation
Japan's number-one power tool exporter, built for trades professionals worldwide.
Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 in Anjo, Aichi, and is Japan's leading manufacturer and exporter of electric power tools and outdoor power equipment. The company distributes through authorised wholesale networks and hardware dealers across more than 40 countries, with manufacturing plants in eight nations. Its 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless platform is one of the world's most widely adopted professional tool systems.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Anjo, Japan
- Founded
- 1915
- Website
- makita.biz
- Categories
- Tools & Equipment, Industrial Machinery
- Markets
- United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy
Verified facts
- corporate-mail-on-domain (green), checked 2026-08-09 Mail server of the company domain
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-09 Domain registry record
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-09 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-09 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- CE Marking EU NANDO (notified bodies)
Import rules for these goods
- Machinery sold in the EU needs CE marking with a declaration of conformity under the EU machinery rules. European Commission