Makita Corp.
Industry Group: Machinery
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:6586
Makita manufactures and sells professional-grade power tools, outdoor power equipment, and other tools, such as lithium-ion battery-powered drills, impact drivers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers. The company was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company in Nagoya, Japan, and later became a power tools manufacturer, since marketing its first portable electrical planer in Japan in 1958. While the company has local production bases in key regions globally, above 60% of its product volume is manufactured in China. Its headquarters is currently in Anjo, Japan.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Machinery 199 out of 577
Universe
Global Universe 8927 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| GEA Group AG |
13.1
Low
|
5 out of 577 |
| SKF AB |
15.9
Low
|
12 out of 577 |
| NIBE Industrier AB |
26.2
Medium
|
170 out of 577 |
| Makita Corp. |
27.3
Medium
|
199 out of 577 |
| Chart Industries, Inc. |
28.3
Medium
|
223 out of 577 |
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