Construction boom in emerging markets brings opportunity amid US, Europe slowdowns
Building construction and other infrastructure development is growing in Africa, raising demand for higher-performance power tools. (Makita)
TAKUYA MICHIUE
January 13, 2026 05:01 JST
NAGOYA, Japan — Japan’s Makita plans to bolster power tool sales in emerging markets, looking to areas with high construction demand for growth amid an ongoing slump in developed countries, including its main market in Europe.