Makita
Makita is a Japan-based global manufacturer of cordless and corded power tools, outdoor power equipment, and accessories built around an integrated lithium-ion battery platform (18V/36V/40V), serving professional contractors, landscapers, industrial users, and DIY consumers across approximately 180 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1915
- HeadquartersSumiyoshi-cho, Japan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Makita does
Makita Corporation (株式会社マキタ), founded in 1915 in Nagoya, Japan, and now headquartered in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, develops and manufactures cordless and corded power tools, outdoor power equipment, air/pneumatic tools, and related accessories and consumables. The company's core technology platform is built on lithium-ion battery systems (7.2V-80V max, including the 18V LXT, 36V LXT, and 40V XGT families), brushless motors, and proprietary safety and charging technologies such as Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT), Kickback Brake, and an Optimal Charging System. These platforms underpin more than 390 cordless tool models that share batteries across product categories.
Makita serves professional contractors, landscapers, industrial manufacturers, and DIY consumers in approximately 180 countries. Go-to-market combines 21 branches and 129 direct sales offices in Japan, direct sales subsidiaries in roughly 50 countries (including the US, Germany, the UK, China, Australia, Brazil, and the UAE), independent distributors in markets without subsidiaries, and retail/e-commerce channels such as Home Depot and Amazon. Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales (tools, OPE, accessories), with accessories and consumables providing recurring revenue from the installed base.
The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Prime) and Nagoya Stock Exchange (Premier) under ticker 6586. It employs 17,586 people globally as of March 31, 2026 (approximately 19% Japan, 28% Europe, 5% North America, 38% Asia, 10% Other), and runs manufacturing in eight countries. In March 2026 Makita completed the acquisition of Panasonic Holdings' Power Tools Business for approximately USD 6.4 billion, materially expanding its scale, patent portfolio, and Japanese professional customer base.
Makita firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Makita
- Legal name
- 株式会社マキタ (Makita Corporation)
- Website
- https://makita.co.jp
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1915
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Makita is a Japan-based global manufacturer of cordless and corded power tools, outdoor power equipment, and accessories built around an integrated lithium-ion battery platform (18V/36V/40V), serving professional contractors, landscapers, industrial users, and DIY consumers across approximately 180 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Makita industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Power Tools
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motors & Generators (3621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI)
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Where Makita is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sumiyoshi-cho
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices14 records
Markets served
Makita business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Power Tools Sales: Core business segment including cordless and corded power tools for drilling, fastening, cutting, grinding, and demolition. Makita is a leading global manufacturer with industry-leading battery technology.
- Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE): Garden and landscaping equipment including grass cutters, hedge trimmers, chain saws, robot lawn mowers, and related battery-powered tools. Strategic growth area as engine-powered equipment transitions to cordless.
- Air Tools and Pneumatic Equipment: Air nailers, staplers, compressors, and related pneumatic tools for professional construction applications.
- Accessories and Consumables: Saw blades, grinding wheels, batteries, chargers, and other consumable accessories that provide recurring revenue from the installed tool base.
- Cleaning and Outdoor Products: Vacuum cleaners, dust extractors, pressure washers, and portable refrigerators for professional and consumer use.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Makita 12V Max Cordless Multi-Cutter kit |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Makita product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Makita manufactures and sells cordless and corded power tools (drilling, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition), outdoor power equipment (grass cutters, hedge trimmers, chain saws, robotic lawn mowers), pneumatic/air tools and compressors, cleaning products (vacuums, dust extractors, pressure washers), and related accessories and consumables. Its portfolio is built around proprietary lithium-ion battery platforms (7.2V–80V max, including 18V LXT, 36V LXT, and 40Vmax XGT), with over 390 cordless tool models cross-compatible across the 18V LXT ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 40Vmax XGT Cordless Power Tool Series Makita's flagship high-power 40Vmax XGT cordless platform of professional-grade power tools and outdoor equipment, providing performance comparable to corded and engine-powered tools with zero emissions. Targeted at professional contractors, landscapers, and industrial users needing high-output cordless performance.
- 18V LXT Cordless Power Tool Series Cross-compatible 18V cordless platform covering 390+ power tools and outdoor equipment models, allowing users to share batteries across drilling, fastening, cutting, cleaning, and gardening tools. Used by both professional contractors and DIY consumers.
- Outdoor Power Equipment (Garden and Landscaping) Battery-powered outdoor equipment for gardening, landscaping, tree trimming, and ground maintenance, replacing gas-powered tools under Makita's 'engine-to-battery' zero-emission strategy. Targeted at professional landscapers, grounds maintenance organizations, and home gardeners.
- Air Tools and Pneumatic Equipment
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% work efficiency improvement and 30% vibration reduction with AVT hammer drills
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Makita
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Makita technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Makita partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Electric Works Company)flagshipMakita acquired Panasonic Holdings' power tool business through a share transfer agreement concluded March 24, 2026, with all procedures finalized March 31, 2026. The business includes Panasonic's power tools operations which developed Japan's first rechargeable power tool in 1979, including brushless motor-equipped models and professional user base. Transaction valued at approximately USD 6.4 billion.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Makita competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Atlas Copco: Swedish industrial group with a substantial Power Tools and Assembly Solutions business covering professional fastening, material removal and assembly tools. Comparable to Makita in industrial/professional fastening, though Atlas Copco emphasizes integrated assembly-line solutions rather than aftermarket construction tools.
- Snap-on: U.S. tool manufacturer focused on professional mechanics, automotive service and industrial customers. Comparable to Makita's industrial fastener and torque-control use cases, with overlapping professional end-markets though stronger in auto repair and less in jobsite construction.
- Emerson Electric (Ridgid / Milwaukee Tool license): U.S. industrial conglomerate whose tools business (Ridgid) competes with Makita in professional pipe-working, drain cleaning and cordless tools. Comparable in plumbing/HVAC trade channels and in rugged 18V platforms for mechanical contractors.
Direct peers
- HiKOKI (formerly Hitachi Power Tools): Japanese power tool maker (now owned by a US-based PE consortium) selling cordless drills, saws and rotary hammers under the HiKOKI and former Hitachi brands. Competes most directly with Makita in the Japanese domestic market and increasingly in Southeast Asia and Europe.
- Metabo: German professional power tool specialist (now part of JBDC platform owned by Japanese investors). Direct peer in metalworking and woodworking cordless tools, particularly strong in European industrial and trade channels that overlap with Makita's European footprint.
- Stanley Black & Decker: U.S. tool conglomerate owning the DeWalt and Craftsman professional and consumer power tool brands. Direct rival to Makita in cordless drills, impact drivers, saws and outdoor power equipment, competing head-to-head through the DeWalt 20V/60V FlexVolt battery ecosystem.
- Techtronic Industries: Hong Kong-listed parent of Milwaukee Tool, Ryobi, AEG and Hoover. Closest direct peer to Makita, operating comparable multi-voltage battery platforms (Milwaukee M18/M12, Ryobi ONE+) for both professional contractors and DIY/consumer segments.
- Hilti: Liechtenstein-based professional construction tool and consumables specialist, comparable to Makita in its contractor focus, direct sales model, and emphasis on fleet management. Closest premium professional competitor in rotary hammers, anchoring and firestop systems.
- Robert Bosch (Power Tools division): German industrial group whose Power Tools division competes with Makita across professional 18V cordless platforms (Bosch Professional, Bosch DIY/Green), rotary hammers, grinders, and Outdoor Power Equipment, especially dominant in Europe where Makita derives ~28% of its workforce.
Emerging players
- Festool (TTS Tooltechnic Systems / TTI): German premium woodworking and finishing tool brand owned by Techtronic Industries. Comparable niche peer in premium sanding, sawing and dust-extraction systems for carpenters and finishers, with overlapping end-customers to Makita's professional carpentry segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Makita social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Makita leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles23 records
Makita subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries36 records
Makita funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Makita M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Makita
What does Makita do?
Makita manufactures and sells cordless and corded power tools (drilling, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition), outdoor power equipment (grass cutters, hedge trimmers, chain saws, robotic lawn mowers), pneumatic/air tools and compressors, cleaning products (vacuums, dust extractors, pressure washers), and related accessories and consumables. Its portfolio is built around proprietary lithium-ion battery platforms (7.2V–80V max, including 18V LXT, 36V LXT, and 40Vmax XGT), with over 390 cordless tool models cross-compatible across the 18V LXT ecosystem.
Is Makita a public or private company?
Makita is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Makita founded?
Makita was founded in 1915. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Makita based?
Makita is headquartered in Sumiyoshi-cho, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Makita make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Power Tools Sales are the primary driver. The others are outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), air Tools and Pneumatic Equipment, accessories and Consumables and cleaning and Outdoor Products.
Who are Makita's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Atlas Copco, Snap-on and Emerson Electric (Ridgid / Milwaukee Tool license). Direct peers are HiKOKI (formerly Hitachi Power Tools), Metabo, Stanley Black & Decker, Techtronic Industries, Hilti and Robert Bosch (Power Tools division). Festool (TTS Tooltechnic Systems / TTI) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Makita have an API?
No public API is recorded for Makita.
What industry is Makita in?
Makita's product category is Power Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly), with a secondary code of EUAFABAI, Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly. Its NAICS code is 3331 and its SIC code is 3530.