Makita

Makita

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+0.08 -55
Industry: Home Appliances
Listing country: Japan
Year added: 2018

Founded in 1915, Makita Corporation operates its headquarters from Anjo, Aichi, Japan. The company is renowned for its diversified portfolio of products, which mainly focuses on power tools, encompassing a range from cordless and electric tools to petrol equipment. Alongside power tools, Makita also specializes in outdoor power equipment like lawnmowers and blowers, pneumatic tools, woodworking machines, various household products, and a wide array of accessories tailored for the tools and equipment it manufactures. As a global brand, Makita is the primary brand under its corporate structure, with no significant sub-brands. The company's products and services enjoy a broad market presence with key regions including Japan, the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, China, Russia, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. The significance of each country to Makita’s business is influenced by factors such as market size, market share, and regional economic conditions. (Powered by AI)

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Makita

The manufacturing sector is considered dangerous for work1, with falling and tripping due to heavy industrial machinery and electrical hazards being common risks in this industry2. Occupational accidents reduce work productivity as they have psych...

Oyelakin M. January 18th, 2024
16 ratings
Makita

Home essentials products and services are critical to running a home1. They are needed for basic operations such as cleaning, cooking, storing, and doing laundry1. Cleaning products & tools, security products, bathroom products, storage solutions,...

Toluwalope T. December 27th, 2023
20 ratings
Makita

Most power tools are made from a combination of metals such as stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum alloys, and brass1. Steel and carbon alloys are the most common materials used1. Metal if not recycled, causes pollution in landfills, causing ...

Gift O. December 27th, 2023
12 ratings
Makita

About 785 million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services1, while 2.7 billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year2. The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m3 at present3. Prolonged wat...

Kanak _. December 19th, 2023
76 ratings
Makita

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes...

Deborah D. October 13th, 2023
16 ratings
Makita

In 2022, approximately 3.4 billion (Bn) individuals were employed worldwide1. Job creation is essential for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to a higher consumer spending, reduces povert...

SC_Neriah S. September 29th, 2023
20 ratings
Makita

Over 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated annually, at least 33% of which is not safely managed1. Around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted globally1. Improper waste management pollutes wat...

Emmanuel J. June 7th, 2023
56 ratings
Makita

As per the ILO, gender balance is defined as 40-60% of either gender in any corporation1;p12. Increasing women's participation in the workforce increases female purchasing power, equality in family relationships, and female entrepreneurship2. Wome...

SC_Neriah S. September 13th, 2023
20 ratings
Makita

GHGs trap the Sun's heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. In 2021, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e2;p11. Global temperature has risen ...

SC_Neriah S. April 12th, 2023
20 ratings
Makita

Diversity and inclusion in the workforce can lead to benefits both for people and companies, with people achieving greater empowerment1. Roughly 650 million people, or 10% of the global population, have some degree of disability2, and global emplo...

Philip B. October 23rd, 2023
12 ratings

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