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Makita Corporation
Nasdaq: MKTAY
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 PROFILE
With products ranging from circular saws to vacuum cleaners, Makita is Japan's answer to Black & Decker. A leading global producer of professional-grade electric power tools, Makita makes jigsaws, planers, drills, hammers, grinders, sanders, stationary woodworking machines, garden tools, and other household products. Some of Makita's more recent product introductions include cordless jig saws, hammer driver-drills, and sanders. Already having a worldwide presence, Makita has made significant gains in market share in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia/ New Zealand, where it is an industry leader. It operates more than 30 international subsidiaries; more than three-fourths of sales are outside Japan.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2001 Sales (mil.): 1,271.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (25.0)%
Employees: 7,915
Revenue per employee: $160,619.08

 KEY PEOPLE
• Masahiko Goto
    CEO

 CONTACT INFO
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho
Anjo Aichi 446-8502, Japan
Phone: 81-566-98-1711
Fax: 81-566-98-6021
Online: Web Site

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