UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March, 2011

Commission file number 0-12602

MAKITA CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x       Form 40-F  o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b)(1):  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b)(7):  o

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  o                No  x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-        

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 16, 2011

March 15, 2011

Company name:		Makita Corporation
Representative:		Masahiko Goto, President, Representative Director & CEO
Stock ticker code:		6586

Effects of the 2011 Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku

Makita Corporation wishes to express its heartfelt sympathy for all people affected by the Pacific Ocean Earthquake near the Tohoku region of Japan which occurred on March 11, 2011.

We hereby announces the situation effected by the earthquake as set forth below.

     1. Employees

We confirmed all of our employees safe.

     2. Physical damages

Some branches have been damaged by earthquake, but not severe.

Since our domestic production facilities and many of suppliers are concentrated in and around Aichi Prefecture, the production activity is largely unaffected at present.

     3. Impact on Our Business Results

We are currently investigating the impact on our business result effected by the earthquake. If we anticipate significant impact on our current fiscal year business results, such impact will be promptly announced as necessary.