Not something that is usually associated with being quintessentially British but Japanese tool makers, Makita are sold on the quality of British manufacturing. Their factory in Telford is one of the biggest of its kind in the world and is responsible for producing some of the company's most popular models. The cordless range is almost exclusively made in Britain.
Makita traces its roots back to 1915 from a small repair shop in Nagoya, Japan. Over the years, it has grown into a global name with manufacturing and distribution all over the world. The company established a presence in England in 1972 and has gone from strength to strength.
So although this is a very Japanese brand, many of its products are made in these shores and are established leaders in their field. Next time you are looking for the best quality power tools, look beyond the names assumed to be British and support British manufacturing and craftsmanship with a Makita drill. Each item that has been made in the UK is marked with a Union flag on their website.
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