Makita Mexico S.a. De C.v.

Name

Makita Mexico S.a. De C.v.

Legal name

Makita México, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://makita.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toluca De Lerdo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Power Tools Sales: Sale of corded and cordless power tools including drills, saws, grinders, sanders, and specialized industrial tools.
2. Garden and Outdoor Equipment: Sale of cordless outdoor power equipment including grass cutters, chainsaws, pressure washers, and agricultural tools.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of over 4,000 accessories including drill bits, saw blades, grinding discs, brushes, and sanding materials.
4. Replacement Parts and Service: Sale of replacement parts and repair services through authorized service centers and online parts quotation system.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Makita Mexico distributes professional-grade cordless and corded power tools, outdoor power equipment, industrial vacuums, and accessories manufactured by Makita Corporation, sold under proprietary battery platforms (LXT 18V, XGT 40V/80V, CXT 12V) and the value-oriented MT line. Products are sold exclusively through a network of over 500 authorized distributors and approximately 240 authorized service centers across all 32 Mexican states, with repair services and an extended warranty program. The portfolio includes over 1,000 tools and more than 4,000 accessories serving construction, woodworking, metalworking, automotive, mining, gardening, and cleaning applications.

Product overview

Makita Mexico offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade power tools and outdoor equipment organized around three main cordless battery platforms (XGT 40V/80V max for heavy industrial use, LXT 18V as the flagship platform with 100+ tools, and CXT 12V max for compact applications), complemented by corded electric tools and the value-oriented MT Line. The product ecosystem spans over 1,000 tools for construction, woodworking, metalworking, automotive, and OPE (outdoor power equipment), plus more than 4,000 accessories. Key tool categories include drills, grinders, saws, sanders, and specialty tools, while garden/outdoor offerings include chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, and robotic lawn mowers. The company also provides industrial vacuums and miscellaneous items like work lights, radios, and fans. Products are available through over 500 authorized distributors and serviced by approximately 240 authorized service centers across Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LXT: 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool platform - the largest lineup of 18V slide-style battery tools in the industry.
• XGT
• CXT
• MT Line

Products and services

• Makita XGT 40Vmax/80Vmax Cordless Platform High-performance cordless battery platform delivering up to 40V and 80V max for heavy-duty industrial, construction, outdoor power equipment, and cleaning applications, targeting professional tradespeople who need cordless performance comparable to corded or gas-powered equipment.
• Makita LXT 18V Cordless Platform Flagship 18V Lithium-Ion cordless platform offering over 100 slide-style battery-powered tools with the fastest charging times in the industry, for professional and DIY users across construction, woodworking, automotive, and metalworking.
• Makita CXT 12Vmax Cordless Platform Compact 12V max cordless tool platform for light-duty applications requiring portability and maneuverability, suitable for professional trim work and DIY/hobby use.
• Makita MT Line Value-oriented tool line offering cost-effective corded tools for general maintenance and light construction tasks at an accessible price point.
• Makita Electric (Corded) Tools Corded electric power tools for continuous heavy-duty operation without battery limitations, covering the same tool categories as the cordless range.
• Makita Industrial Vacuums Cordless and corded industrial and workshop vacuums for dust and debris collection in construction, woodworking, and cleaning applications.
• Makita Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) Cordless outdoor power equipment including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, grass cutters, brush cutters, pressure washers, blowers, pruners, and sprayers for professional and consumer landscaping and agricultural use.
• Makita Accessories and Consumables Over 4,000 accessories including drill bits for metal, wood, and concrete, saw blades, abrasive discs, brushes, sanding materials, driver bits, and bit sets for use across Makita tool categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 100th 18V LXT tool milestone in 2015, demonstrating extensive product portfolio depth
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Truper: Truper is a Mexican-founded hand tools and power tools manufacturer that competes with Makita across construction and DIY segments in Mexico, particularly on price-sensitive corded and entry-level cordless categories where Makita's MT Line also competes.

Direct peers

• Husqvarna: Husqvarna competes with Makita across professional outdoor power equipment including chainsaws, robotic mowers, and battery platforms, with comparable dealer service networks targeting landscaping professionals in Mexico and Latin America.
• Hilti: Hilti competes with Makita's higher-end XGT and rotary hammer categories for the professional construction trades, with a similar direct-account service model and Mexico presence; overlap is strongest on concrete, anchoring, and heavy-demolition tooling.
• Milwaukee Tool (Techtronic Industries): Milwaukee directly competes with Makita's LXT and XGT platforms via M18 and MX FUEL cordless systems, targeting the same construction, plumbing, and electrical tradesperson segments in Mexico with comparable brushless motor and service network investments.
• Festool (Tooltechnic Systems / TTS): Festool competes with Makita in premium woodworking, sanding, and dust-extraction categories, targeting the same high-end carpentry professionals; less of a direct head-to-head on cordless drills/impact drivers but strong overlap in sanding systems and track saws.
• Ridgid (Emerson): Ridgid competes with Makita in professional cordless power tools (18V platform) and plumbing/HVAC-specific tools, with a Lifetime Service Agreement model analogous to Makita's extended warranty registration program and Mexican distribution presence.
• STIHL: STIHL is a leading global OPE (outdoor power equipment) brand competing directly with Makita's garden and outdoor line including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and blowers, with comparable dealer-based distribution and professional landscaping focus.
• Bosch Power Tools (Robert Bosch): Bosch offers competing 18V (CORE18V) and professional corded tool lines serving the same construction and metalworking trades as Makita, with established distribution in Mexico through a comparable authorized dealer network.
• DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker): DeWalt is a flagship professional cordless power tool brand competing head-to-head with Makita across drills, impact drivers, saws, and OPE for the same Mexican contractor base, with overlapping battery platform (20V/60V FlexVolt) and Authorized Service Center model.

Broad incumbents

• Black & Decker (Stanley Black & Decker): Black & Decker is the DIY/consumer tier of the same parent as DeWalt, offering lower-priced cordless tools and OPE competing with Makita's MT Line and entry products in Mexico through mass retail and home center channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdoNS_nio01Q1QymVBMlm2A
• Facebookfacebook.com/MakitaMexicoOficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/makita_mexico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makita-mexico-s-a-de-c-v-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Makita Mexico S.a. De C.v.