Company News Makita Celebrates 40 Years In UK
With Power Tool Market Leadership 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the UK sales office of power tool manufacturer Makita. In three years time Makita Worldwide will celebrate a century of growth since the company was formed in Anjo, Japan. Constantly increasing sales over the past 40 years sees Makita recognised today as the leading brand in the competitive industrial power tool UK market. Since 1972 Makita has produced power tools for the professional tradesman, where
innovative designs to enable construction tasks to be carried out with greater ease and accuracy are coupled with rugged reliability; essential when one is earning a livelihood. More than 450 different tools are now available from Makita UK including mains powered machines, cordless battery powered tools including the advanced Lithium-ion technology, air powered nailers and staplers, petrol engine machines for construction and the outdoor equipment horticultural machines for domestic gardeners and professional landscapers and horticulturists. An equally broad inventory of high quality accessories, such as drill bits, blades, abrasives and diamond cutting wheels, further enhances the ultimate performance of Makita tools. Makita’s history is marked by exceptional product innovations, none more valuable
than Advanced Vibration Technology™ AVT, built into the highest powered hammer drills over the past decade to dramatically reduce the hand arm vibration risks to operators. To mark the 40th anniversary of sales in the UK Makita has launched a special edition
selection of power tools and accessories especially marked with the anniversary logo. The celebratory version of the BHP456 18v Lithium-ion drill comes in a black and white body colourway as does the 115mm mains angle grinder, complete with three flap discs, whilst the DK1854 anniversary kit includes the BHR202 3.5kg 3-mode hammer drill and the BDF456 2-speed LXT combi drill. Four new anniversary-badged accessory sets feature a 40-piece masonry drill set, a 40-piece HSS drill set, a 40-piece flat bit set and a 40-piece 1/4” drive socket set with ratchets and extension drives. All reflect the significant 40 year success story that marks Makita sales performance in the UK.
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Yeoman Break World Record With
Super-Size Spade Yeoman, the UK’s leading tool brand, is kicking off its 21st anniversary year in style after having received confirmation that its world record breaking attempt has been successful - making Yeoman the proud manufacturers of the world’s largest spade! The spade, which stands at an impressive 12ft 9 inches, has been checked by
Guinness World Record officials and has been confirmed as the world’s largest spade. Beating the previous world record holders by 11 inches, Yeoman has
celebrated by creating 90 replicas of the spade. 70 replica spades are currently on show at garden centres across the UK, including Earlswood Nurseries who have placed their replica giant spade in the heart of the stores garden tools display. Robert Giles,
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Yeoman Brand Manager said, “We are thrilled that our world record attempt has been confirmed. A lot of hard work, thought and careful construction went into making sure we achieved our aim. It is a great way to start off the year, and celebrate 21 years of continuing success at Yeoman.” Yeoman continues to
be market leader for entry level garden tools and has been accredited with this plaudit since the brand was launched.
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