Makita Canada Inc. commenced its operations in Scarborough, Ontario in 1973 and relocated to Whitby, Ontario in 1982 where a 52,000 square foot facility was established. Since then, Makita has evolved into a leading designer and producer of an extensive range of portable electric, cordless and pneumatic power tools as well as a gasoline-powered line of outdoor equipment that includes chainsaws, line trimmers, generators, power cuts and water pumps.