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Oct 1, 2011
OPE R&D Center opened

On October 1, 2011, the OPE R&D Center opened within the Nisshin Office, equipped with an environment for operational suitability testing.

The mainstream in the field of Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE, including equipment for agriculture, forestry, etc.) is equipment with engines. In order to protect the environment, technological improvements to realize low emission, low noise and better fuel efficiency, etc. are priorities. With the opening of this Center, Makita will reinforce the development system for the products with a small-sized 4-stroke engine and the products with a small-sized 2-stroke engine to comply with the restrictions on exhaust gases, and expand the line-up of engine-loaded outdoor power equipment in addition to electric power tools (including rechargeable tools).