This means expanded service and support for our customers, while creating more jobs in the region." The new state-of-the-art facility will serve as a distribution center, and will also include a sales and training center, customer service resources, and a Factory Service Center. The location has adjacent space for future expansion up to 800,000 sq.ft. The groundbreaking marks another milestone in Makita's significant investment in the U.S.A. Construction of the Atlanta-area facility follows the August 2020 opening of a new distribution, training and service facility in Reno, NV, and the 2017 opening of a similar facility in Wilmer, TX. Makita's distribution chain also includes operations in Mt. Prospect, IL, Buford, GA, and La Mirada, CA. Additionally, the manufacturing and assembly plant in Buford is one of ten Makita manufacturing facilities worldwide. Makita representatives at yesterday's groundbreaking were joined by the project's construction and development executives, as well as the Mayor.