Makita Has Long History In Electric Motor Usage
While many companies have deep roots in the power tool industry, Makita started in the industry as a manufacturer of electric motors. Nearly 90 years ago the company was designing and making motors when, in 1958 it introduced it first electric tool. It has grown to become of the most trusted names in corded and cordless power tools in the world with seven manufacturing plants around the globe. Its New York facility opened in 1970 and its presence in the tool world has grown significantly since that time.
Makita is a vastly diverse company with 350 electric tools and 4,500 accessories, making it one of the largest in the world and it enjoys a reputation of building quality and lasting tools with a determination for excellence since it churned out its first electric motors. Lighter, more powerful batteries with an ergonomic design make Makita tools easier to handle for the professional and well as the homeowner.
The company counts on lithium ion batteries to provide lasting power offering up to four times the battery life under similar uses at about half the weight of typical rechargeable batteries. Makita electric tools also uses four pole magnets in their motors, which delivers power on every 90-degree turn of the motor instead of the typical 180-degrees.
Tool Variety Makes It An International Leader
The familiar white on red Makita logo can be spotted in retail stores, professional outlets as well as through online companies catering to a wide range of users. It is also one of the most-often counterfeited tools in the world. While there is no attempted duplication of the Makita name, many forgeries use the same package colors and various misspellings of the name to imitate the manufacturer.
If imitation is one of the highest forms of flattery, Makita should feel honored to be chosen by many knock off companies. However, they are always on the lookout for abuses of their name and logo in an attempt to protect not only their name and quality reputation, but also their customers from inadvertently ending up with an inferior product by mistake.
Catering to power tool users of all experience levels, Makita offers virtually every type of too manufactured for every use imaginable. Its line of products benefits the homeowner and weekend builder as well as the professional woodworker. Contractors also count on the name of Makita to help them get the job done right and done on time.
