Makita BL1820B 18V LXT 2.0Ah Battery

Makita Corporation, a prominent Japanese manufacturer of power tools, was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company. Over the decades, it has evolved into a global leader in the professional power tool market, specifically renowned for its LXT Lithium-Ion battery platform shown in the image.

While Makita is a Japanese brand headquartered in Anjō, Japan, its manufacturing footprint is truly global. The company operates factories in Japan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Romania, and Thailand. Specific batteries like the BL1820B are frequently manufactured in China or Japan depending on the production lot and regional distribution.

Makita remains an independent publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is not part of a larger conglomerate like its competitors (e.g., TTI or Stanley Black & Decker), which allows it to maintain a consistent focus on professional-grade engineering and quality control across its worldwide operations.