Makita
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The Makita Corporation is an international corporation founded in 1915 and based in Anjo, Japan. They are a manufacturer of professional power tools, with a focus on cordless tools, with an especially extensive line in cordless drills and screwdrivers. They operate factories in Japan, China, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom and has a global turnover equivalent to US$1.8 billion.
Makita tools come only in a distinctive teal color, making them easily recognized although this is easily imitated by manufactures who wish to benefit from their reputation as a manufacturer of quality tools. They are also an industry leader in the introduction of Li-ion battery technology, which has the advantage of a greater capacity and lighter weight compared to Ni-MH
