| Business Summary | | Makita
Corporation
is
primarily
engaged
in
the
manufacture
of
electric
power
tools.
The
Company
sells
its
products
to
over
100
countries
around
the
world.
Makita's
power
tools
consist
of
portable
woodworking
tools,
primarily
saws
and
planers,
and
portable
general-purpose
tools,
primarily
drills,
grinders
and
sanders.
In
addition,
the
Company
manufactures
a
line
of
stationary
woodworking
machines. | More
from
Market Guide: Expanded
Business Description |
| Financial Summary | | Makita
Corp.
and
its
subsidiaries
manufacture
and
sell
stationary
woodworking
machines,
pneumatic
tools,
portable
electric
power
tools,
garden
tools
and
product
for
indoor
household
use.
For
the
six
months
ended
9/30/00,
net
sales
fell
11%
to
Y78.8
billion.
Net
income
increased
22%
to
Y2.18
billion.
Revenues
reflect
decreased
sales
in
North
America
and
Europe.
Earnings
reflect
reduced
foriegn
exchange
losses,
interest
expenses,
and
other
non-operating
expenses. | More
from
Market Guide: Significant
Developments |
| Officers | |
| Position | Masahiko Goto | Pres
and Representative Director | Hisanao Orito | Managing
Director | Yoshiyuki Toma | Managing
Director | Satoru Watanabe | Managing
Director |
| More
from
Market Guide on Officers & Directors: Expanded
List, Bios,
Compensation,
Options
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