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Makita’s new battery charger offers plug-in productivity

July 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita’s new battery charger offers plug-in productivity Makita has launched its latest compact battery charger, the DC18SJ, designed to give users greater flexibility and mobility when powering cordless tools. Compatible with Makita’s 14.4V and 18V LXT batteries, the DC18SJ utilises USB-C Power Deliver (USB-PD) technology, allowing charging to be performed from a wide range of […]

GKB strengthens Global Sales Team

July 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GKB strengthens Global Sales Team To cope with an exciting and rapid period of growth, GKB Machines are pleased to announce the expansion of their sales team both in the UK and at their headquarters in The Netherlands. A familiar face in the form of Dougie Archibald joins as the new UK & Ireland National […]

Makita’s new battery charger offers plug-in productivity

July 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GKB strengthens Global Sales Team

July 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Makita’s new battery charger offers plug-in productivity

July 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita’s new battery charger offers plug-in productivity

Makita has launched its latest compact battery charger, the DC18SJ, designed to give users greater flexibility and mobility when powering cordless tools. Compatible with Makita’s 14.4V and 18V LXT batteries, the DC18SJ utilises USB-C Power Deliver (USB-PD) technology, allowing charging to be performed from a wide range of suitable power sources.

Makita’s new battery charger offers plug-in productivity

The new battery charger provides a convenient solution for keeping batteries charged whilst on the move, in cars, vans, or on site and when using portable power banks. The charger is compatible with the full range of Makita 18V LXT batteries and uses a three-stage charging process when powered by either an AC or 12 volt DC in vehicle power supply. To operate, it requires a USB-PD cable source and power source capable of producing between 60W to 100W, which cannot be shared across other devices at the same time.

Thanks to the charger’s smart charging control, estimated charging time range from 27 minutes for the 1.5Ah batteries and up to 280 minutes for high capacity 12.0Ah batteries, depending on the available power. For example, when using a 12v DC socket in a van or car (ADP14 at PD 60W), the BL1860B 6Ah battery can be fully charged in 145 minutes.

Additionally, the charger has a status indicator, which displays three different colours dependant on the machine’s four conditions as follows: insufficient power (orange LED), standby with cooling (red LED), charging unavailable (red LED blinks) and charging (blue LED blinks before turning off when fully charged).

Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK said: “The new DC18SJ offers users a practical, versatile and efficient charging solution, making it a valuable addition to a professional toolkit. The charger is also available as part of the 1916H8-8 Power Source Kit LXT, which comes with the ADP14 Adapter with a PD Cable for added practicality.”

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GKB strengthens Global Sales Team

July 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GKB strengthens Global Sales Team

To cope with an exciting and rapid period of growth, GKB Machines are pleased to announce the expansion of their sales team both in the UK and at their headquarters in The Netherlands. A familiar face in the form of Dougie Archibald joins as the new UK & Ireland National Sales Manager, while Anne van Engelen takes on the position of Sales Director from GKB HQ in Barendrecht.

GKB strengthens Global Sales Team

Working alongside UK Operations Manager Tom Shinkins, Dougie Archibald brings over 30 years of experience to the newly created sales role. Starting his career in a hands-on grounds position with the Scottish Rugby Union, Dougie then moved into machinery sales, working in both manufacturer and dealership environments. Over this time, he’s built up a thorough understanding of the needs of modern turf management which he looks forward to sharing with GKB customers old and new.

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining GKB Machines at a time when the product range and brand as a whole is going from strength to strength” he comments. “Having had the pleasure of distributing GKB equipment for the last seven years, I understand exactly what makes these machines so popular with the end users – namely their robust build quality and reliable in-field performance. Between Tom and I, we look forward to supporting our dealers and customers nationwide, providing more localised service and representing the brand at events around the country.”

Meanwhile, Anne’s passion for agricultural machinery started at an early age, growing up within his parents New Holland dealership. His upbringing, surrounded by tractors and other equipment, went on to shape not only his career but a heartfelt enthusiasm for the industry. Over the past eleven years, he’s gained extensive experience in the international sales and export of overseeders for fine turf and agriculture, alongside specialist mowing solutions for fruit growing and farming.

Commenting on his new position, Anne said, “I am truly excited to return to the fine turf industry; an environment where a shared passion for the perfect grass surface brings people together. Working closely with the GKB team, I look forward to combining my experience in sales and export, brand development and dealer management to further strengthen the brand around the world.” He adds, “Together, we will continue to grow, focussing on the right products and right support to deliver long-term success for both our partners and end users.”

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