Makita (UK) Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Makita Corporation, based in Anjo City, Japan, with a global turnover the equivalent of US$1.8 billion. Makita Corporation concentrate exclusively on the manufacture and sale of professional power tools – tools for people who earn their living using them. Naturally, tools of this quality are greatly appreciated by serious hobby users as well. The Corporation was founded in 1915, so in 2005 celebrated its 90th anniversary of making and supplying quality electrical products. Makita (UK) Ltd was founded in 1972 and it was immediately successful with the launch of the first cordless drill/screwdriver, at a realistic price, which was powerful and reliable enough for professional users.
