makita nederland bv

What makita nederland bv does

Makita Nederland BV is the wholly-owned Dutch sales and distribution subsidiary of Makita Corporation, a publicly listed Japanese manufacturer of professional-grade power tools. The entity operates exclusively within the Netherlands and distributes three proprietary cordless battery platforms — XGT 40V Max (covering 230+ machines), LXT 18V (covering 350+ machines), and CXT 12V Max (covering 70+ machines) — alongside the parent's broader catalogue of power tools, garden equipment, and cleaning machines. Its go-to-market is built around an authorized dealer network that explicitly addresses four end-segments: professional trade users, DIY consumers, garden and park operators, and cleaning industry customers.

The company monetizes through wholesale distribution to its authorized dealer base, with end-customer pricing set at the dealer level. Revenue mechanics are therefore driven by sell-in volume to dealers, breadth of SKU coverage across the three battery platforms, and attach of consumables (batteries, chargers, accessories) that reinforce platform lock-in. The LXT 18V platform, as the longest-tenured and broadest line at 350+ machines, anchors the ecosystem and represents the deepest installed base of compatible batteries in the field.

The subsidiary maintains two Knowledge Centers located in Eindhoven and Woerden, which function as dealer training and customer-engagement facilities supporting the cordless platform portfolio. With 50 years of continuous Dutch operations, Makita Nederland BV occupies a mature, incumbent distribution position; however, the input data does not disclose revenue, headcount, market share, or recent growth indicators, limiting quantitative assessment. No AI/ML capabilities, certifications, senior management details, or subsidiary-specific financial disclosures were provided in the source material.

Name

makita nederland bv

Legal name

Makita Nederland B.V.

Website

https://makita.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Makita Nederland BV is the wholly-owned Dutch distribution subsidiary of Japan's Makita Corporation, distributing professional cordless power tools, garden equipment, and cleaning machines through an authorized dealer network across professional, DIY, garden/park, and cleaning segments, supported by Knowledge Centers in Eindhoven and Woerden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Power Tools

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL)

Keywords

• Cordless power tools
• Professional power tools
• Garden machinery
• Cleaning equipment
• Battery platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Tools Hardware Sales: One-time sales of professional cordless and corded power tools including drills, saws, grinders, hammers, and specialty equipment for construction and industrial applications.
2. Garden & Park Equipment Sales: Sales of cordless garden machinery including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, and related equipment.
3. Battery & Charger Sales: Sales of interchangeable batteries (LXT, XGT, CXT platforms) and charging solutions including rapid chargers and multi-battery charging stations.
4. Accessories & Consumables: Sales of accessories including drill bits, saw blades, grinding discs, storage solutions (Mbox system), tool cases, and protective equipment.
5. Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sales of professional cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, sweepers, and accessories for industrial and commercial cleaning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Makita Nederland BV distributes and sells professional cordless and corded power tools, garden and park machines, cleaning equipment, measuring and lighting tools, batteries, chargers, and accessories in the Netherlands. Its offering is anchored on three intercompatible battery platforms (LXT 18V, XGT 40V Max, CXT 12V Max) and serves construction, industry, landscaping, and cleaning professionals through an authorized dealer network and demonstration Knowledge Centers.

Product overview

Makita Nederland BV is a professional power tools company offering a comprehensive ecosystem of cordless and corded tools organized around three battery platforms: XGT 40 V Max (high-performance with 150+ machines), LXT 18 V (most flexible with 350+ machines), and CXT 12 V Max (compact for precision work with 70+ machines). The product portfolio spans power tools for construction and industry (drills, grinders, saws, breakers), garden and park equipment (mowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws), cleaning machines (vacuum cleaners, scrubbers), measuring tools (lasers, meters), audio/lifestyle products (radios, coolers, coffee makers), hand tools, and accessories including multi-battery chargers (BCC01 Mbox multi-charger), USB adapters (ADP001G, DECADP05), charging adapters (ADP10 XGT-LXT), and the Mbox modular storage system. The platforms share cross-compatibility with the ADP10 adapter enabling LXT batteries on XGT chargers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XGT: 40V Max high-performance battery platform for professional tools requiring maximum power
• LXT
• CXT
• MAKTRAK
• Mbox

Products and services

• XGT 40V Max Battery Platform High-performance 40V Max cordless battery platform with intelligent battery communication, powering more than 150 dedicated machines for heavy-duty construction, industrial, garden and park, and cleaning applications. Available in 2x40V configurations for high-demand tools.
• LXT 18V Battery Platform Most flexible 18V cordless battery platform with 14.4V, 18V, and 2x18V configurations, compatible with more than 350 tools across construction, industry, garden, park, and cleaning applications.
• CXT 12V Max Battery Platform Compact 12V Max cordless tool platform designed for precision work in small or confined spaces, with more than 70 compatible machines.
• Bouw & Industrie Machines Professional power tools including drills, breakers, grinders, saws, compressors, sanders, fastening tools, multi-tools, heat guns, crimpers, and mixers for construction and industrial professionals.
• Tuin & Park Machines Garden and park equipment including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters/trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, cultivators, augers, pumps, sprayers, snow blowers, verticuteer machines, scarifiers, wheelbarrows, and combination systems for professional landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Schoonmaak Machines Professional cleaning equipment including car vacuum cleaners, brush vacuum cleaners, RoboCleaner robotic vacuum, backpack vacuums, scrub/polish machines, stick vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, vacuum cleaners, and sweep/suction machines for industrial and commercial cleaning.
• Mbox Modular Storage System Modular storage system with standardized 395mm length x 295mm width footprint and multiple height variants (Nr.1 110mm, Nr.2 160mm, Nr.3/CoolMbox 3 215mm, Nr.4/CoolMbox 4 320mm). Boxes are stackable and connectable for organized transport and storage of machines, accessories, and consumables.
• BCC01 Mbox Multi-Charger XGT/LXT Mbox-sized multi-bay battery charger that charges up to 8 BL4080F batteries (four ports charging simultaneously) and integrates with Mbox storage. Allows multiple units on one 16A circuit, with IPX4 water protection and air cooling for fleet overnight charging.
• ADP001G USB-Adapter XGT 40V Max USB power adapter designed for XGT 40V Max batteries, providing two Type A USB ports at DC5V/2.1A with an on/off indicator for mobile device charging on job sites.
• ADP10 Charging Adapter XGT-LXT Charging adapter that enables LXT 14.4V and 18V batteries to be charged on XGT fast chargers (DC40RA, DC40RB, DC40RC), reducing LXT charging times and providing fleet flexibility.
• Jobsite Audio Products Jobsite audio equipment including radios, speakers, and lamps with integrated radio functionality, designed for use on construction and industrial sites.
• Lifestyle Products Work-site lifestyle equipment including cordless coffee makers, microwaves, freezer/cooler boxes with heating function, kettles, fans, and heated blankets.
• Handgereedschap (Hand Tools) Hand tools including wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tools, and tool sets for professional trades.
• Meten & Uitlijnen (Measuring & Alignment) Measuring and alignment tools including distance meters, wall scanners, cross-line/multiline lasers, rotary lasers, and related accessories such as laser receivers, tripods, and remote controls.
• Verlichting (Work Site Lighting) Work-site lighting solutions including block lamps, construction lamps, flashlights, headlamps, inspection lamps, lanterns, and tripods.
• Draagbare Accu-adapter (Wearable Battery Adapter) Wearable battery adapter that allows users to carry batteries on the back or belt, reducing the effective weight of handheld tools such as hedge trimmers, brush cutters, and chainsaws during extended use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ machines compatible with LXT 18V platform
• +2 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DeWalt: Stanley Black & Decker's flagship professional power tool brand with a competing 18V/54V FlexVolt cordless platform and comparable construction-trade dealer footprint in NL; overlaps Makita on drills, saws, grinders, and outdoor power equipment.
• Milwaukee Tool: Techtronic Industries' flagship professional brand with the M18/FUEL ecosystem directly competing against Makita's LXT/XGT platforms; targets the same construction, industrial, and facility maintenance end users in the Netherlands.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of professional cordless power tools, accessories, and software for the construction trade; competes with Makita primarily in heavy-duty and fixed-installation construction applications.
• Ryobi: TTI-owned DIY-focused power tool and garden brand sharing a 18V ONE+ battery ecosystem; overlaps Makita's DIY 'Doe het zelf' dealer channel and a substantial portion of the consumer/diy-only assortment.
• Festool: TTI-owned premium professional brand focused on woodworking, finishing, and renovation power tools; overlaps Makita in high-end sanding, sawing, and dust-extraction segments sold through specialized dealers in NL.
• Bosch Power Tools: Professional power tool brand of Robert Bosch GmbH selling cordless and corded tools, batteries, and accessories across construction and garden segments via overlapping dealer channels in the Netherlands and globally — the closest direct competitor to Makita's cordless ecosystem strategy (18V Flexible Power).
• HiKOKI (formerly Hitachi Power Tools): Renamed Hitachi Power Tools brand operating its own MultiVolt/18V cordless platform; sells construction and industrial power tools across Europe via professional dealer networks directly comparable to Makita's.
• Metabo: German professional power tool manufacturer (now under HiKOKI/Nippon ownership) with CAS (Cordless Alliance System) cross-brand battery platform; competes with Makita in metalworking, construction, and trade professional segments.

Broad incumbents

• Husqvarna: Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, robotic lawn mowers, and light construction tools; competes with Makita's garden/park equipment line and robotic mower assortment in NL.
• Stihl: Global leader in chainsaws and outdoor power equipment; overlaps Makita's Tuin & Park line on brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws, with a strong professional dealer network in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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