Brand Heritage

GLOBAL

It all started with the motor over 100 years ago. Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company. Today, as a global brand in over 40 countries, Makita is an innovation leader, manufacturing best-in-class products at 10 plants operating in 8 countries. The unmatched quality and durability of Makita products is driven by the company’s strong R&D capabilities, and have earned the trust of professional users worldwide. Every day, on jobsites around the world, Makita delivers the power, performance and durability that professional users demand with products that are more compact, have less vibration and feel better.

USA

The Makita U.S.A., Inc. Home Office is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network across the United States. The Makita Corporation of America is located in Buford, Georgia, and is part of a global network of ten manufacturing and assembly plants in eight nations for Makita products used on job sites around the world. The product development team works closely with engineers on job sites to develop products that meet and exceed the demands of the American contractor.

Makita U.S.A., Inc. operates warehouse and distribution facilities in the following locations: Flowery Branch, Georgia; Reno, Nevada; and Wilmer, Texas. The three facilities also serve as locations for the Makita Innovation Training Center, a hands-on educational experience where contractors and dealers can learn the latest Makita technologies, products and applications.