Makita Expand Laser Level and Measurement Range
The Makita range of intelligent measuring equipment includes rotating laser levels, cross line lasers and laser distance measures. The Makita SKR200Z is the most recent addition to the laser level range. It has an operating capacity up to 200 metres, with receiver, whilst three new models of laser distance measures, packed with useful facilities, are manufactured to the new and exacting standards of ISO16331-1. Read more >
Makita Extends Chainsaw Range with Three New 35cc Models
Makita continues to challenge for increased share of the chainsaw market with the introduction of three new 35cc models to the Makita range. It now includes professional models at 50cc, 73cc and up to 90cc with a 74cm bar length for the heaviest forestry operations. The range also includes top-handle machines for use by trained and certificated tree surgeons. Read more >
Makita's Pink Drill Exceeds ?50,000 Donation to Breast Cancer Care
?A big, big thank you to everyone in the construction industry who has supported our fund raising efforts for the Breast Cancer Care charity by purchasing our Pink Drill in recent months. These sales together with brilliant additional fund raising activities have generated more than ?65,000 for this very special charity. We are all proud to have been involved,? reports Barry Smart, Makita?s National Sales Manager. Read more >
Makita Pump Up A Storm With Five New Submersible Models
Britain?s erratic climate and the better conservation of water as a precious asset requires a large selection of mains powered submersible pumps and the new five-model range from Makita offers a comprehensive choice of capacity and capability. All models have motor shut off protection triggered by adjustable floats that cut off the power if the float drops below the desired setting. The motors are protected from water ingress by a double mechanical and oil bath system that ensures long-life operation. Read more >
Makita Launch New 2-Stroke Disc Cutter Range
Makita?s brand new range of 2-stroke petrol engine disc cutters have more power, low exhaust emissions and are easy to start. Simpler controls, greater maximum depth of cut, lower weight and vibration ratings, in comparison with the Makita stone cutters that have set industry standards of performance and reliability for many years, are the result of constant analysis of operator demands as identified in site surveys throughout the construction industry of Europe. Read more >
Five New Mowers Join Makita's Ground Care Range
Makita has a well mapped medium-term plan to grow a significant market share of the grounds care, maintenance and forestry tool business and has launched a brand new range of pedestrian controlled mowers for property owners and contractors in good time for the new grass care season. The new mower range compliments the recent surge of popularity in the high performance Makita MM4 mini 4-stroke engine which is fitted in a range of brush cutters, line trimmers, blowers and hedge cutters. The well established and expanding Makita chainsaw range, exclusively used for years by the British army, is breaking sales records and displacing many established brands. Read more >
Makita Class M Dust Extractors now Solus Brand for Hire Station
National tool rental specialist, Hire Station, has placed an order for more than 200 Makita 447M wet and dry class M dust extraction units for its rental operations across the UK. After careful analysis of the dust extraction business, including the health and safety legal requirements for containment of harmful dust, a decision has been taken to re-equip the whole fleet, as well as Hire Station?s own workshops, with Makita class M dust extraction units. Now both Hire Station service technicians and their customers are better protected to meet the highest safety standards for all site operations. Read more >
Makita ventures into the caves of Borneo
For more than 30 years the Mulu Caves Project has returned to the jungles of Borneo to explore some of the world’s largest and most spectacular cave systems. To date (2012) over 372 km of cave passage has been mapped and surveyed in the limestone mountains of the Gunung Mulu National Park, including Sarawak Chamber, the world’s largest natural underground chamber. Read more >
Come on lads, help us support the lady in your life
Makita has adopted Breast Cancer Care as the company's first ever official charity. To celebrate we have launched a limited edition Charity Drill, a pink version of the popular Lithium-ion drill driver. For every drill sold, we will donate £5 to Breast Cancer Care ensuring they can help support the thousands of people who are affected by breast cancer. Read more >
Makita Helps Out in Nepal
Professional Builder recently caught up with the current Learning Planet scheme that is under way in Nepal, with a little help from Makita! Read more >
Competition Winner Overjoyed with Makita Prize
Ken Grubb, Semi retired Plumber, was said to be "Over the moon at winning" a fantastic prize of a Makita 6347DWAE 18v Drill Driver. Read more >
Important notice regarding Makita Batteries for Cordless Power Tools
It has come to the attention of Makita that a number of unofficial copies and/or imitations of our batteries have been appearing on the market , along with companies offering re-Celling of our batteries. The use of such imitations and/or copies or modification of Makita batteries for use with Makita cordless power tools is strongly discouraged. Read more >
High Performance Makita Tools are a Great Match for Giant Lang Sandy
Talented stone sculpture Shawn Williamson, FRSA, of Maryport, Cumbria, will shortly unveil a ten-ton heritage figure commissioned by the Canonbie Village community, Scottish Borders. The monolithic stone creation of Lang Sandy Armstrong, a Border Riever from the 16th century and acclaimed as an ‘essential cultural asset to the history of the Borders between England and Scotland’, has been carved by Shawn using Makita power tools, the number 1 professional power tool brand. Read more >
BVC340Z Cordless Dust Extractor review in The Woodworker
The October 2010 issue of The Woodworker has published it's review of Makitas latest edition to it's Dust Extraction range. Read more >
Makita Sponsor British Lumberjack Team in the UK
Makita, whose DCS5000 chainsaw is the exclusive choice of the British Army, is backing the British Lumberjacks Sports Association, the UK’s leading timber-sports competitors. Read more >
Super Safe AVT Low Vibration Hammer Range
Makita’s Anti Vibration Technology is the answer to power tool vibrations. The new Makita HR5211C AVT SDS max rotary hammer is Best-in-Class with more impact power and less vibration than any other power tool in the category. Read more >
Makita (UK) Ltd Warranty Procedures for Non-EU Goods
Makita (UK) Ltd is the sole owner of the Makita trademark in the UK. As such, we offer a full warranty service via our authorised Wholesalers, distributors and service agents. Read more >
Lithium-Ion Powers Cordless Grinder
The high power and low weight of the new Lithium-ion battery science has enabled Makita to introduce for the first time a 115mm cordless grinder that has performance enough for professional use. Read more >
First Cordless Pin Nailer from Makita
For the first time Makita have added a cordless pin nailer to the ever-expanding inventory of professional power tools. This first from Makita is a 14.4volt, Lithium-ion powered cordless pin nailer crammed with “big tool” features. Read more >
New Jigsaw for Light Professional Use
Makita has launched a new orbital jigsaw ideally suited light duty activities such as the installation of new work surfaces, boxing around baths or for fixing panelling to alter décor appearances. Read more >
Makita Polisher Makes Miracle Detail Shine
Probably the most expensive carwash in the world is provided by Paul Dalton’s Miracle Detail supercar valeting service. This full paint and trim detailing service can cost nearly £5000! The heart of the operation is a Makita 9227CB180mm polisher. Read more >
M-Class Hazard Approved Dust Extractor
Dust extraction is an increasingly important requirement when power tools are in operation and the new Makita 447M dust extraction unit meets the highest levels of the performance embodied in the EN 60335-2-69 standard, which is a European prescription. Read more >
5Kg Hammer Completes Makita AVT Range
The new Makita HR3210C AVT 5kg rotary hammer drill extends the recognised super-safe, low vibration Makita AVT range of hammer dills for the protection of construction industry operators. Read more >
Modern Masterpieces with Makita
In a beautiful corner of Oxfordshire, in a quintessentially English village, in a purpose built workshop sited next to a traditionally iconic weeping willow tree, Roger Allmond is creating modern masterpieces with Makita power tools. Read more >
BCX2500 Completes Makita Low Vibration Brush Cutter Range
The new Makita BCX2500 brush cutter is designed as the entry level 4-stroke machine for professional ground care operations. Read more >
New Walk Behind and Ride-On Mower Range
Makita continues to successfully challenge the established brands in the ground-care market and a new range of six walk-behind mowers and three lawn tractors offer professional groundsmen and home owners a complete lawn care solution. Read more >
Makita AVT Tools Specified by Waterflow for Tube Work
Makita AVT low vibration power tools are the mandatory selection for the many specialised civil engineering contracts awarded to Waterflow plc by Metronet and Tubelines, the operators of the London Underground network. Read more >
Makita Brand Powers Rapid Expansion for MacNaughton Blair Sales and Hire
Choosing the Makita brand of power tools has already proved extremely successful for the Macnaughton Blair group of builders merchant & MB Hire outlets in Northern Ireland. Read more >
Makita Tools get Flying Scotsman Back on Track
The iconic Flying Scotsman engine is undergoing a total refurbishment at the National Railway Museum in York, and Makita power tools are being used in this extensive four-year renovation project. Read more >
High Speed Audio!
Makita Radio Survives 50mph Fall! Read more >
Makita Leads Industry with Drop Dead Batteries
Makita, Britain’s number 1 professional power tool manufacturer is planning a power tool battery recycling initiative called DROP DEAD BATTERIES that could assist the Government to meet the EU batteries recovery objectives which become law in Jan 2009. Read more >
Makita Tools Help Hampshire Fire Extraction Team to European Champions
Makita reciprocating saws have helped the Vehicle Extrication Team from Hampshire Fire and Rescue to add the European Champions title to the World Championship that they won last year in Barcelona. Read more >
Put Your Best Foot Forward in Makita Safety Footwear
Makita, the number 1 professional power tool manufacturer, offers an extensive range of distinctive, hardwearing and functional footwear for construction professionals. Read more >
Makita Electric Hedge Trimmers: Made in Britain
Makita, Britain’s number 1 professional power tool manufacturer, introduces a new range of electric hedge trimmers made at the company’s factory at Telford in Shropshire. Read more >
Cosmos Range of High Tech 3D Grid Diamond Blades
The key science attribute of the new Makita range is the 3D-diamond grid technology where each individual diamond particle is placed accurately in a three dimensional grid pattern on each segment of the blade rather the traditional random bonding. Read more >
Makita Kits: Making Sense at Sensible Prices
Makita provides power tool operators with useful tool kits that sensibly combine two or more of their popular products in tough transport cases that equally offer very attractive package prices. Read more >
Makita Back A-Plant Onsite Store at Skanska Barts Project
One of the biggest construction undertakings running presently in London is the St Barts and The London Hospitals Redevelopment for Skanska. The project has been underway for almost three years and is scheduled for completion in 2016. Read more >
Makita Sponsors World Skills UK Landscape Gardening Competition 2009
Makita UK, the number 1 leader in professional power tools and outdoor power equipment, is a new sponsor to the WorldSkills UK Landscape Gardening Competition, organised by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). Read more >
Are Makita Tools Too Good?
We know Makita tools are long lasting, but sometimes we can even surprise ourselves, as the following letter can prove... Read more >
NEW! 36v Hammer for Increased Drilling Power
The new Makita BHR261RDE hammer drill is the first Makita product for the UK market powered by 36 volt Lithium-ion battery cells and is the most powerful cordless machine in the range, a position previously held by the 24v model. Read more >
Makita Reinforces Anti Counterfeit Attack
Makita are strengthening their long running campaign to reduce the number of counterfeit power tools being offered for sale. The poor economic climate has substantially increased activity in recent months. Read more >
It's In Black and White
Makita commemorated the Company’s 35th year of operation in the UK in 2007 with a special edition of the popular combi’ drill (BHP452) in a unique ‘white and black’ body colour scheme in place of the globally recognised blue. This quickly became a popula Read more >
Makita Adds More Performance to Woodworking Range
Makita has introduced three new power tools for woodworkers with improved specification and performance: the KP0800 82mm planer, the BO3711 finishing sander and the RP0900X ¼” plunge router. Read more >
