Makita & CLK: 53 Years of Trust in the Philippine Tool Industry

<p>Makita is one of the most trusted tool brands on Philippine job sites — but the story behind it here is a family-run business that has carried the name for 53 years.</p><p><br></p><p>We sit down with the team from CLK Super Tools Depot Inc., the exclusive Philippine distributor of Makita since 1973: Ms. Althea Liwanag (Product Specialist), Sir Gene Mariano (Service Manager), and Sir Steven Bernas (Product Tech Head).</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: the Japanese manufacturing discipline behind the tools, why country of origin doesn&#39;t tell the whole story, how to spot a fake Makita, the real difference between LXT 18V and XGT 40V, the battery ecosystem that keeps tools compatible across platforms, and the after-sales network behind it all — 4 factory service centers, 49 authorized service centers, and a 3-day repair target.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus the quickfire round: the most counterfeited Makita tool, the most sold tool in the Philippines, and the first Makita power tool ever made.</p><p><br></p><p>Makita Philippines: clkmakita.ph</p><p>Shop genuine Makita: https://khmtools.com.ph</p><p><br></p><p>Philippine Tool Talks is produced by KHM Megatools Corp.</p><p>Hosted by Tool Expert Tin and Engr. Sophia Panlilio.</p>