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Makita Corporation (TYO: 6586, NASDAQ: MKTAY) is a Japanese power tool company founded in 1915, and based in Anjō, Japan. Makita is a manufacturer of professional and consumer power tools, and operates factories in Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, UK and USA. Annual turnover is equivalent to US$1.8 billion.

Makita has built its reputation on high quality service care and provides service and spare part support long after may manufacturers would have ceased to support an obsolete model. Makita has a nationwide network of Area Service Agents who undertake repairs and warranties on Makita tools, backed up by Makita’s own service centre at the Milton Keynes head office.

The key to Makita’s vision is the constant strive for innovation in their technology and their products. From their safety solutions like AVT and dust extraction, through to their Lithium-Ion battery and chargers technology, Makita is at the forefront for new ideas.

Makita manufactures its tools in plants across the globe, from its headquarters in Japan to here, in the UK. Their Telford manufacturing plant is the only full-production facility for power tools in the UK and has been successfully running construction on many of their top line cordless power tools since 1991.

Makita’s investment in the Telford plant has seen it take over production for the highly important MXT Combi Drill, one of the company’s best selling products.

Makita’s acquisition of Dolmar in 1991 has also meant that they have one of the strongest histories in the Outdoor Power Equipment market and the plant in Germany constantly delivers tools worldwide to the highest quality.

At the heart of their manufacturing process is the belief that for a good tool you need a good motor, and Makita makes every effort to make sure their motors are of the best quality. they source the absolute best raw materials and components in order to build the most powerful and efficient motors they can imagine.
Premium grade steel is used to produce armature shafts and gears, and only steel of the highest grade is used, whilst high grade magnetic copper wire goes into each and every one of their tools to ensure superior current flow whilst withstanding extreme temperatures.

Makita's high standards go a long way, which is probably why when you buy Makita, it’s likely to be a lasting relationship.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty, portable electric power tools and accessories for professional users worldwide.

Since its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: to produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to professional user. Today, the Milwaukee name stands for the highest quality, durable and reliable professional tools money can buy.

Milwaukee was founded in 1924 by A.F. Siebert around the “Hole-Shooter”, the first lightweight, portable, one-handed 1/4" capacity drill. The Company continued its reputation as an innovator by designing a unique, space-efficient Right-Angle Drill in 1949, the first self-contained portable electric hacksaw, the Sawzall® reciprocating saw in 1951, and the Hole-Hawg® high-torque drill in 1970, all of which became the industry standard for contractors. After 1-1/2 years of rigorous testing, the Super Sawzall® reciprocating saw was introduced in 1991 with an industry leading 1000 W and 0 – 2800 SPM.

Since its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has been an industry leader in new product innovation with over 137 US and 179 foreign patents awarded as of the end of 2002. Innovative new products include the Tilt-Lok™, the world’s first adjustable handle circular saw and the Sawzall - The Hatchet® recip saw with 6-position rotatable handle.

The innovation continues today with the Lok-Tor™ Series of Driver/Drills and Percussion Drills, a part of the industry’s broadest line of 18 volt cordless tools with interchangeable batteries. From customer input research, CAD design, in-house extensive life and reliability testing, rapid prototype development and field testing to final product launch, Milwaukee prides itself on its reputation for delivering innovative, quality products.