Al Khatam Group

Name

Al Khatam Group

Legal name

Khatam Al Khatam Est.

Website

https://alkhatam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment and Tire Distribution

NAICS

Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (423130), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire Distribution & Wholesale (Regional/Local Supply) (TLAKADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ), Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD), Tires, Wheels & Retread Supply Distribution (TLAKAOAD)

Keywords

• Tire distribution services
• Forklift attachments supply
• Mechanical equipment trading
• Industrial accessories distribution
• Laundry equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tire and Wheel Sales: Distribution and sale of a comprehensive range of tires (passenger car, truck, industrial, forklift, OTR, agricultural, trailer) and industrial wheels through exclusive partnerships with global manufacturers.
2. Forklift Attachments Sales: Distribution of Kaup forklift truck attachments including sideshifters, clamps, rotators, and fork positioners.
3. Laundry Equipment and Materials: Sale of laundry equipment (washers, dryers, presses, boilers) and related materials through The Hour Laundry service.
4. Fuel Stations: Operation of Al-Khatam fuel stations across Saudi Arabia.
5. Wire Hangers Manufacturing: Manufacturing of wire hangers through an in-house factory in KSA.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Al Khatam Group distributes and sells a comprehensive range of tires (passenger car, truck, bus, industrial, forklift, OTR, agricultural, trailer) and forklift attachments through exclusive partnerships with global manufacturers including Sumitomo, Watts Tyre Group, Kaup, QualityForks, and L-GUARD. The company also sells laundry equipment and materials, operates fuel stations, manufactures wire hangers, and provides real estate services across Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

Al Khatam Group is a Saudi Arabian trading and distribution company offering a diversified portfolio of mechanical equipment, tires, and industrial accessories. The company operates as a distributor for multiple international brands including Sumitomo tires (passenger car, 4x4, light truck, truck and bus, industrial, and Shaheen/Sand tires), Watts Tyre Group products (solid tires, press-on band tires, polyurethane products under Premia, Kargo, and FMCX brands), Kaup forklift truck attachments (sideshifters, clamps, rotators, push-pull systems), QualityForks (industrial forks and fork claddings), and L-GUARD tire products (forklift, skid steer, off-road, agricultural tires). Beyond tire and attachment distribution, the company provides laundry equipment and materials, operates wire hanger manufacturing, fuel stations, and real estate services. The business model is primarily distribution-focused rather than technology product development.

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Products and services

• Sumitomo Tires Comprehensive range of tires under the Sumitomo brand (premium export brand of Sumitomo Rubber Industries), covering passenger car, 4x4/SUV, light truck, Shaheen/Sand, truck and bus, and industrial tire segments. Distributed by Al Khatam Group throughout Saudi Arabia.
• Watts Tyre Group Products Solid tires (Premia, Kargo, FMCX brands), Press-On Band tires, Industrial Pneumatic tires, Skid Steer tires, Polyurethane products, and Industrial Wheels for the materials handling industry, with over 5,000 size and product line options. Distributed by Al Khatam Group in Saudi Arabia.
• Kaup Forklift Attachments Comprehensive range of forklift truck attachments including sideshifters, multi-sideshifters, clamps, drum clamps, fork positioners, rotators, bale clamps, push-pull attachments, reach forks, and crane hooks. Distributed by Al Khatam Group under the Kaup brand in Saudi Arabia.
• QualityForks Products Quality fork products including ISO quality forks, DIN quality forks, pin-type quality forks, screw fastened quality forks, blank quality forks, upside-down quality forks, fully tapered quality forks, and quality fork claddings (GrippFix, polyurethane, DuplEx). Distributed by Al Khatam Group in Saudi Arabia.
• L-GUARD Tire Products Solid rubber tire products including forklift tires, skid steer tires, off-road tires, agricultural tires, trailer tires, radial truck tires, and bicycle/motorcycle tires. Distributed by Al Khatam Group in Saudi Arabia under the L-GUARD brand.
• Laundry Equipment and Materials Industrial laundry equipment including washers, dryers, presses, and boilers (Series 200 Two Pass Dry Back Packaged Scotch Boilers), along with Ditrex cleaning materials and spare parts. Operated by Al Khatam Group under The Hour Laundry service for hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundry businesses.
• Wire Hangers Manufacturing In-house wire hangers manufacturing through a factory in Saudi Arabia, supplying wire hanger products.
• Al-Khatam Fuel Stations Retail fuel station services operated by Al Khatam Group under the Al-Khatam Fuel Stations brand across Saudi Arabia.
• Al Khatam Real Estate Real estate services operated by Al Khatam Group in Saudi Arabia.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sumitomo TirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSumitomo is the premium export brand of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. Al Khatam Group distributes Sumitomo tires covering passenger car tires, 4x4/SUV tires, light truck tires, truck and bus tires, and industrial tires throughout Saudi Arabia.
• Watts Tyre GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWatts Tyre Group produces three of the industry's best known solid tire brands: Premia, Kargo, and FMCX. They are a global leader in Press On Band tires and also produce a range of quality Industrial Pneumatics, solid tires, skid steer tires, polyurethane products, and industrial wheels. Al Khatam Group distributes Watts products in Saudi Arabia.
• KaupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaup is described as the leading manufacturer of forklift truck attachments in Europe, with over 40 years of experience and an outstanding reputation worldwide. Al Khatam Group distributes Kaup attachments including sideshifters, clamps, fork positioners, rotators, and other specialty attachments in Saudi Arabia.
• QualityForkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQualityForks, established in 1991, is focused on the development and production of high-quality forks and fork accessories for forklifts. Al Khatam Group distributes QualityForks products including ISO quality forks, DIN quality forks, pin type forks, screw fastend forks, blank forks, fully tapered forks, and fork claddings in Saudi Arabia.
• L-GUARD (Hong Kong) Int'l Ent Co., LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL-GUARD is a special rubber-product enterprise combining advanced design and processing technology of solid tires. Products meet TRA (USA), ETRTO (Europe), and JATMA (Japan) standards. Al Khatam Group distributes L-GUARD tire series, wheel series, and machine series products in Saudi Arabia.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Abdul Latif Jameel: One of Saudi Arabia's largest diversified distributors, with established automotive, equipment, and tire distribution operations including Sumitomo Tire partnerships. Highly comparable as a multi-brand tire and industrial equipment distributor serving the Saudi market, though far broader in scope.
• Continental Middle East (tire distribution): Global tire manufacturer with regional distribution and partner networks in Saudi Arabia for passenger, commercial, and industrial tires. Comparable as a competitor in the same premium tire segments Al Khatam serves.
• Zahid Group: Large Saudi conglomerate with heavy equipment, industrial, and automotive distribution operations including material handling. Comparable in its multi-divisional industrial distribution presence across Saudi Arabia.
• Nesma & Partners: Saudi industrial and commercial conglomerate with trading and equipment distribution arms. Useful peer reference for industrial equipment and accessory distribution serving Saudi industrial customers.
• Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers (Mansour Group): Long-established Saudi distributor with automotive, tire, and industrial equipment operations. Comparable as a multi-brand distributor with similar long-standing relationships with global manufacturers serving the Saudi market.
• Al-Muhaidib Group: Major Saudi industrial trading and distribution conglomerate with tire, automotive aftermarket, and industrial product lines. Comparable as a diversified Saudi distributor with a multi-region branch network.

Emerging players

• Yokohama Tire Sales Middle East: Regional representative of a major Japanese tire manufacturer competing in the same Saudi industrial and passenger tire segment. Comparable as a supplier/competitor brand in the same categories Al Khatam distributes.

Regional players

• Bin Shihon Group: Diversified Saudi trading and industrial group with automotive and tire distribution operations. Comparable as a family-owned Saudi distributor with similar mixed B2B and B2C tire operations.

Direct peers

• National Tire Company (NTC) Saudi Arabia: NTC is a major Saudi tire distributor serving passenger, commercial, and industrial segments through a national branch network. Closely comparable in product mix and channel structure to Al Khatam's tire distribution business.
• Haji Hussein Alireza & Co. (HHA): Major authorized distributor of premium tire brands (including Michelin) in Saudi Arabia, with a similar branch network and customer base across automotive and industrial segments. Closely comparable in business model and market positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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