Makita started manufacturing engines 100 years ago

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 1915 - Establishment

Makita was founded in Nagoya City in Japan in 1915 under the name of "Makita Denski Seisakusho", where the business was the sale and repair of lighting fixtures, motors and transformers. After years of development and testing, Makita specializes in electric motors and started exporting them to the world in 1935. In 1938, the company was transformed into a limited company and Makita introduced the new name "Makita Electric Works, Ltd.".

1958 - The first power tool

In 1958, Makita's first power tool - a hand-operated electric grinder was announced. This time has proved to be a significant turning point, determining the current trend of the company, which Makita is still pursuing this day. Later that same year, Makita strengthened its positioning as a special manufacturer of power tools by introducing a hand-held wall chaser.

After years of development, Makita's range of power tools expanded as the company obtained an electric hand-operated circular saw and drill machine in 1962. In the same year Makita was listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange..

1970 - Early production and world conquest

Makita managed quite quickly to create opportunities for mass production and assembly that could meet the demanding and growing needs of consumers. By the 1970s, Makita had created a strong production base that enabled efficient production and advanced quality control.

At the same time, Makita's worldwide expance started with the founding of Makita U.S.A., Inc. in the United States, which was the first overseas company. The expansion has continued throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s until the 2010s. 

1978 - The first battery tool

Ultimate quality has always been a Makita priority. After 10 years of decisive design and extensive testing, Makita launched its first 7.2V battery drum in 1978. With significant investments in research and development, battery technology has been improved, enabling higher power and operating time, shorter charging time and longer life cycle of machines. Up to now, even after decades, these factors are invaluable in the development of Makita battery power tools. By 1987, Makita's 7.2V battery tool range covered 15 different battery tools, all of which could be used with the same battery and charger.

Makita has firmly adhered to this ideology for decades, which has today enabled the market to be the largest single battery charger for one and the same battery. The 9.6V battery pack followed by a 7.2V battery tool came later to cover 10 tools.

2015 - More than 150 machines in a 18V battery system

Makita made the decision to develop a fully-fledged 18V Lithium Ion line in 2005. This has proved to be one of the most important choices during Makita's history. Today, Makita offers the world's largest 18V battery tool range, powered by a slider-mount battery. The year 2015 will be important for Makita in addition to 100 years of milestone, and also because Makita broke already 150 machine boundaries in the 18V range!

The 18V range of batteries is not only the widest, but it also offers the fastest charging time on the market for power packed batteries thanks to intelligent charging technology. Makita's ever expanding 18V battery tool range offers tools which gives machine users more power, longer running time and unique ergonomics.

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