Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MAKITA HITS HARD AT WORLD OF CONCRETE WITH MORE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS INCLUDING NEW CATEGORY-LEADING 80-VOLT XGT® CORDLESS BREAKER HAMMER

Makita highlights new solutions in a dynamic booth with hands-on demonstrations of the brand’s premium quality, legendary durability and precision engineering

January 23, 2024, Las Vegas, NV – Makita^® U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in cordless tools, power equipment and accessories, opened this week’s World of Concrete trade show with an expansive and interactive booth featuring several tons of concrete, 15 demo stations and 10 new and just-released products for contractors, including seven making their debut at the show.

Experience More with Makita

“When customers invest in Makita, they Experience More with leading engineering that delivers superior performance, ergonomics and durability,” said Wayne Hart, senior communications manager, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “World of Concrete is an opportunity for contractors to experience more and run the products for themselves. They’ll see the very latest Makita cordless tools and equipment that are replacing products powered by cords, gas, and air.”

The Makita booth offers WOC attendees the opportunity to experience more solutions for nearly every stage in concrete construction. Below is a summary of new Makita tools, equipment and accessories making their debut this week at World of Concrete 2024.

NEW 80V max (40V max X2) XGT® 70 lb. Breaker Hammer (GMH04)

The expanding 40V | 80V XGT® System offers more tools and equipment for concrete applications, and the latest addition is a new hard-hitting 70 lb. Breaker Hammer. The GMH04 is the most powerful cordless breaker in its class, and frees users from the hassles of a cord for concrete breaking applications.

COMING SOON

NEW 40V max XGT® 9” Power Cutter (GEC03)

The XGT 14" power Cutter freed users from the hassles of gas. The new 9” XGT Power Cutter gives users a new solution with a cutting capacity of 3-1/2” on concrete, masonry, and more. And with zero emissions it’s OK for use indoors.

COMING SOON

NEW 18V LXT® 21-Degree Framing Nailer
In 2017 Makita broke open the category with a cordless 7-1/4” rear handle circular saw engineered for framers (LXT® model XSR01). Makita is extending cordless convenience to framers with a new 18V LXT® Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailer. Framers win with powerful fastening, but without compressors, hoses or gas cartridges.
COMING SOON

NEW 40V max XGT® Rebar Cutter (GCS01)
The XGT® System now offers a spark-free rebar cutting solution with the new GCS01. It offers a cutting capacity of 1/8” to 5/8”, and it’s ideal for work away from a power source.
COMING SOON

NEW 40V max XGT® Walk Behind Floor Sweeper (GSV01)

Makita has an expanding range of cordless cleaning and dust extraction solutions. The new GSV01 features dual-action (vacuum and sweeping), with filter cleaning for increased efficiency. The battery bay holds two 40V XGT batteries for longer run time.

COMING SOON

NEW 40V max XGT® 5/16” Metal Hole Puncher (GPP01)

The new GPP01 brings cordless convenience to metal hole punching in general steel and stainless steel, with a maximum hole depth of 5/16”.

COMING SOON

NEW Premium Diamond Blades

Makita is bringing real innovation to the accessory category, including blades engineered for optimal performance with cordless tools. Attendees at World of Concrete will see new Makita premium diamond blades for concrete cutting that deliver up to 4-times longer life and up to 40% faster cutting than standard blades.

COMING SOON

The World of Concrete show opened at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday morning, January 23, and runs through Thursday, January 25. For more information on Makita at World of Concrete: www.makitatools.com/events/worldofconcrete

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, outdoor power equipment and cleaning solutions, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X @makitatools

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