Makita Appoints New Marketing Communications Manager


January 23, 2006 - La Mirada, CA - Makita USA, Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is pleased to announce the latest member to its marketing team, Ms. Stacy Dill. As Makita's new Marketing Communications Manager, she is responsible for external media communications and national trade shows.

Her expertise in both public relations and tradeshows will further assist Makita in keeping the media informed of our new technologies. "I look forward to meeting and working with the media to educate their readers' on Makita's products and advanced engineering," says Dill. She will be under the direction of Makita's Brand Manager, Mr. Brent Withey.

Dill has nearly 10 years of professional experience in event marketing, public relations and sales. Her former position prior to Makita was the Marketing Communications Manager for Shonfeld's USA, a manufacturer within the housewares industry. Dill additionally spent over 3 years in marketing for Primedia Inc., Enthusiast Group. She can be reached via email at sdill@makitausa.com, or by phone at, 714.522.8088 ext 4410.

About Makita
Makita USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of over 320 professional, industrial quality power tools. All Makita tools are covered by a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship and may be serviced at any of our 26 factory service centers or by more than 1000 authorized service centers nationwide. Makita USA, Inc.'s home office is located in La Mirada, California and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-4-MAKITA (1-800-462-5482) or visit the website at www.makitatools.com.

For Media Inquiries Contact:
Stacy Dill, Marketing Communication Manager
Phone: (714) 522-8088 ext 4410
Fax: (714) 522-8194
Email: sdill@makitausa.com

For Consumer Inquiries Contact:
Phone: (800) 462-5482
Web-site: www.makitatools.com

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