Al Khatam Group
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersDammam, Saudi Arabia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Al Khatam Group firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Al Khatam Group industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where Al Khatam Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dammam
- HQ country
- Saudi Arabia
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices6 records
Markets served
Al Khatam Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 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.
- Forklift Attachments Sales: Distribution of Kaup forklift truck attachments including sideshifters, clamps, rotators, and fork positioners.
- Laundry Equipment and Materials: Sale of laundry equipment (washers, dryers, presses, boilers) and related materials through The Hour Laundry service.
- Fuel Stations: Operation of Al-Khatam fuel stations across Saudi Arabia.
- Wire Hangers Manufacturing: Manufacturing of wire hangers through an in-house factory in KSA.
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels1 record
Al Khatam Group product offering
Product offeringCore 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.
Companies that use Al Khatam Group
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Al Khatam Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Al Khatam Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Sumitomo TirecoreSumitomo 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 GroupcoreWatts 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.
- KaupcoreKaup 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.
- QualityForkscoreQualityForks, 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., LtdminorL-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
Al Khatam Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad 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
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Al Khatam Group leadership team
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Profiles1 record
Al Khatam Group funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Al Khatam Group
What does Al Khatam Group do?
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.
Is Al Khatam Group a public or private company?
Al Khatam Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Al Khatam Group founded?
Al Khatam Group was founded in 1969. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Al Khatam Group based?
Al Khatam Group is headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East region.
How does Al Khatam Group make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Tire and Wheel Sales are the primary driver. The others are forklift Attachments Sales, laundry Equipment and Materials, fuel Stations and wire Hangers Manufacturing.
Who are Al Khatam Group's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Abdul Latif Jameel, Continental Middle East (tire distribution), Zahid Group, Nesma & Partners, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers (Mansour Group) and Al-Muhaidib Group. Yokohama Tire Sales Middle East is listed as an emerging player. Bin Shihon Group is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are National Tire Company (NTC) Saudi Arabia and Haji Hussein Alireza & Co. (HHA).
Does Al Khatam Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Al Khatam Group.
What industry is Al Khatam Group in?
Al Khatam Group's product category is Industrial Equipment and Tire Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKADAH, Tire Distribution & Wholesale (Regional/Local Supply), with a secondary code of TLAKADAJ, Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine). Its NAICS code is 423130 and its SIC code is 5010.