Makita Industrial Power Tools has launched “Good-Bye Ni-CD, Get Into LXT Lithium-Ion Technology,” a new national promotion that offers select free tools and accessories with purchase. The promotion is the latest in Makita’s ongoing effort to engage professional tradesmen and serious tool users.

“Makita is all about the pro contractor and the serious tool user so we will continue to offer best-in-class industrial power tools, including more cordless solutions in our growing LXT Series,” said Brent Withey, Makita’s senior brand manager. “This is another opportunity for serious tool users to expand their toolbox as we continue to expand our LXT Cordless Series.”

Makita’s 18V LXT Lithium Ion Cordless Series now offers 36 cordless tool solutions with more on the way. The promotion offers a range of value-added offers, with mail-in redemption for free bare-tools (tool-only, no battery or charger included) and accessories with purchase of select LXT Series kits and combo kits. Free tools and accessories-with-purchase include an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery, BHP454Z Cordless ½-inch hammer driver-drill, BTD141Z cordless impact driver, and more.

La Mirada, Calif.-based Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories.