Circular Saw Blade features FMF Mexican Soccer Logo

Makita, the Official Power Tool Sponsor of the Mexican National Soccer Team (Federacion Mexicana de Futbol, or "FMF"), created the one-of-a-kind blade for the growing ranks of Hispanic contractors who follow FMF soccer. It's the latest in Makita's ongoing engagement with this expanding market.

"The passion and loyalty of the FMF fan is unmatched in the world of soccer," said Raquel Portillo, Makita marketing specialist, emerging markets. "With the influence of World Cup 2014, Mexico is battling through the qualifying rounds and the focus of frenzied FMF fans has intensified. For the Hispanic contractor who wears a tool belt to work, and wears the green, white and red colors of the beloved FMF on game days, the new FMF blade is a powerful symbol of this fan's unwavering support."

Premium Blade Engineered for Pro Contractors

The Makita 7-1/4" 24T FMF Ultra-Coated Circular Saw Blade (#A-95928-10) is engineered with premium features for construction building applications. Each of the blade's 24 teeth have an innovative "M" shape with two cutting points, so the blade cuts quickly but with the smooth finish typical of a 48-tooth blade. The blade is ultra-coated for reduced pitch build-up, with high-grade C-3 fine-grain tungsten carbide tips for improved durability. The blade is ideal for cutting rough framing lumber, pressure treated wood, plywood, OSB, and other engineered lumber.

FMF Blade Coincides with World Cup Qualifying Rounds

The exclusive Makita FMF Blade coincides with the connotation of World Cup 2014 in Brazil. World Cup, which takes place every four years, is soccer's premier championship tournament and the world's largest sporting event.--iAbrasive report