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The Brand Ledger

Makita

Japanese power tools. One of the two dominant cordless platforms alongside Milwaukee.

Status: Approved
Founded
1915
HQ
Japan
Manufacturing
Japan,China,Romania,UK,Brazil,USA
Ownership type
Public

Ownership

Public (TYO: 6586). Japanese-headquartered manufacturer with global production. Long-term independent; not rolled up into a conglomerate.

Reversibility

What would change our verdict

Acquired by or merged with a larger holding company.

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