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Through innovation-driven research and development in Japan, Makita\u2019s product range includes woodworking tools, drills, demolition hammers, grinders, construction and engineering products, specialized production tools and cordless garden machinery, as well as products for home and leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hideyuki ‘Hugh’ Terajima<\/strong>, Managing Director of Makita UK | \u00a9 Makita UK<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Headquartered in Milton Keynes, 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of London, Makita UK ensures customers have the best equipment on the market and are supported by strong service capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe pandemic, Brexit and demands on supply chains have impacted the way we do business for the better and we continue to focus on growing the business,\u201d said Hideyuki \u201cHugh\u201d Terajima, managing director of Makita UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday we are seeing growing demand for our products, market excitement with regular new product launches and we are strengthening our commitment to customers across the country by delivering innovative, powerful products and best-in-class services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With dedicated Factory Service Centres in London, Wigan, Glasgow and Milton Keynes, the company\u2019s training and service network now spans the length of the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a leading Japanese power tool supplier in the United Kingdom, Makita UK\u2019s investments directly reflect our continued dedication to providing our dealers and our customers with quality products and services.<\/p>Hideyuki ‘Hugh’ Terajima<\/strong>, Managing Director of Makita UK<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Makita UK\u2019s new 20,000-square-foot (1850-square-meter) FSC in Milton Keynes provides technical product servicing, engineering diagnostics, service work and holds accredited service training and authorized service agent workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Telford, Makita Manufacturing Europe\u2019s manufacturing plant is the only power tool production facility in the United Kingdom, and to meet demand and improve supply chain infrastructure, Makita UK recently opened a new FSC training facility and 32,000-square-foot (3,000-square-meter) distribution center in Wigan, Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Makita takes its environmental responsibilities seriously. With advances in battery-powered technology, the corporation is ceasing the manufacture of petrol engine products in 2022 and focusing on the development of cordless garden machines to directly address environmental concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The XGT (40V Max Next Generation Technology) and LXT (18V Lithium-ion Extreme Technology) cordless ranges deliver improved performance and runtimes to ensure Makita products continue to work hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Makita UK<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe believe we are the best in our industry and are fully committed to supporting the end-user customer,\u201d said Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager of Makita UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a leading Japanese power tool supplier in the United Kingdom, Makita UK\u2019s investments directly reflect our continued dedication to providing our dealers and our customers with quality products and services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.makitauk.com<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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