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Makita Corp.

(MKTAY) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$5.1B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$2.9B
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Makita doesn't just tool around. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Anjo, Japan, Makita Corporation (NASDAQ: MKTAY) manufactures and sells portable power tools in its home country. The company makes portable drills, hammers, grinders, jigsaws, planers, sanders, jackhammers, trimmers, routers, chain saws, vaccum cleaners, pumps, garden tools, nailers, tackers, and stationary machines like planer-jointers, wood surfacers, band saws, table saws, and others. It primarily sells to professionals in the construction and skilled crafts industries, though it does also make products for consumer or do-it-yourself buyers. It sells mostly in Japan, but also in North America, Europe, and the rest of Asia. It has over 30 international subsidiaries. The company had 2006 revenue of about $2.0 billion and employs about 8,630 people. In May 2006, it launched a new 8 A+ inch circular saw with LED lights.

President
Masshiko Goto
Number of Employees 8,629
Contact Information

3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho

Anjo

(81) 5 6698 1711

NAICS Code All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing: 333298

Recent Events

  • China exposure's downside

    12/08/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Makita launches "Experience LXT" promotion

    9/25/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

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  • Stewart storms AMA outdoor opener.

    - 2008-05-27

    After missing most of the 2008 AMA Supercross season, James Stewart made a triumphant return during round one of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF at Glen Helen Raceway. The Monster Energy Kawasaki star posted perfect 1-1 moto finishes to notch his fifth overall victory of his...

    Tags: Makita Corp., Monster

  • Carmichael and Stewart show heads to Highpoint.

    - 2007-05-25

    High Point Raceway in Mount Morris will host the next instalment in a limited number of unforgettable clashes between legendary AMA racer Ricky Carmichael and heir apparent James Stewart. Carmichael, the most successful AMA Supercross/Motocross rider of all time, will ride in the first five rounds of this season...

    Tags: Makita Corp., Monster

  • WIN THE ULTIMATE TRUCK FROM MAKITA AND MONSTER ENERGY DRINK

    - 2006-12-01

    Could your garage use a new truck and some power tools? Well-known power-tool manufacturer Makita USA Inc. has partnered with Monster Energy Drink to give away an Ultimate Truck packed with Makita Tools and Monster Energy Drink. The Grand Prizewinner will take home a 2006 GMC 2500 4x4 Duramax diesel...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Masshiko Goto President
Yoshiyuki Toma Managing Director
Hisayoshi Niwa General Manager
Kazuya Nakamura General Manager
Kenichiro Nakai General Manager, Admin
Masahiro Yamaguchi General Manager, Purchasing
Masami Tsuruta Managing Director & General Manager, Domestic Sales
Shiro Hori General Manager, Overseas Sales
Tadashi Asanuma Assistant General Manager
Tadayoshi Torii General Manager
Tomoyasu Kato General Manager, Research
Tomyasu Kato General Manager
Yasuhiko Kanzaki General Manager, Intl Sales
Zenji Mashiko Assistant General Manager

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Motohiko Yokoyama Board of Directors

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Makita Corporation President Current
Makita Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Makita Corporation Managing Director Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Quality Control Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Intl Sales Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Admin Current
Makita Corporation General Manager Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Purchasing Current
Makita Corporation General Manager Current

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Makita Corporation Managing Director & General Manager, Domestic Sales Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Overseas Sales Current
Makita Corporation General Manager Current

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Makita Corporation Assistant General Manager Current
Makita Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager Current
Makita Corporation General Manager, Production Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Research Current
Makita Corporation General Manager, Research & Development Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager Current
Makita Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Makita Corporation General Manager, Intl Sales Current
Makita Corporation General Manager Current

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Makita Corporation Assistant General Manager Current
Makita Corporation Board of Directors Current

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     MKTAY $36.62 -0.91 (-2.42% )
Intraday | 3 Month | 6 Month | 1 Year
Average Volume 10,308
Shares Outstanding 137.76M
Market Cap 5.0B
Year High 39.65
Year Low 17.8
Earnings Per Share N/A
P/E Ratio -
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
IndustryTop Rated
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