Established in 1915 as "Makita Denki Seisakusho" by Mr. Mosaburo Makita, Makita began its journey as a repairer of electric motors. In 1958, they made a significant advancement by introducing Japan's first electric planer and subsequently shifted their entire focus to power tools by 1960. Throughout the 1980s, Makita's global expansion made them one of the largest power tool manufacturers worldwide, boasting a diverse range of over 1000 innovative products. With manufacturing facilities in multiple countries and a robust sales and service network, Makita is renowned internationally.