HISTORY


OTANI is a prominent manufacturer of Truck Bus Radial and Bias Tyres in Southeast Asia. These tyres are designed for various applications, including long-haul, on and off-road, and mixed driving conditions. OTANI utilizes superior technological and production techniques to enhance customer satisfaction.

The OTANI brand was established by OTANI Tyre Co. Limited, a Thai-based manufacturer of various types of commercial bias tyres, tubes, flaps, and pre-cure tread for retread. The company began production of the 45/65-45 tyres in 2008, offering the largest tyre that industry players not only in Thailand but across the entire Southeast Asia region could produce.

In 2010, a greenfield project, OTANI Radials Ltd, was set up to manufacture truck and bus radial tyres, transforming the dream of establishing one of the best radial manufacturing units into reality. The project started with a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest manufacturing equipment and new technologies, and an impressive annual capacity of 1.5 million tyres.


OTANI Group History

OTANI was founded by Dr. Kiatichai.

Dr. Kiatichai began his journey in the tyre business by opening a small shop in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.

1970
EXPANSION

He expanded the business by opening a retread tyre facility within his shop.

1974
PARATYRE

He returned to his hometown, Nakhon Pathom, and established a retread tyre factory under the name “PARATYRE.”

1980
PRE-CURE RETREAD

Dr. Kiatichai became the first in Thailand to employ the ‘Pre-cure Retread’ method.

1986
OTANI TYRE CO.LTD.

He founded OTANI Tyre Co. Ltd. to produce bias ply tyres.

1987
EXPORT

OTANI Tire began exporting tyres, with Pakistan being the first export destination through Zafar Enterprise.

2002
PRODUCTION BASE SHIFTED FROM JAPAN TO THAILAND

OTANI started OEM supply with Kubota Corporation, shifting its production base from Japan to Thailand.

2008
OTANI RADIAL

Founded ‘OTANI Radial’ to produce radial tyres for truck and bus applications.

2014
GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

OTANI Radial received approval from the Thai government to build a passenger car radial factory.

2016
MACHINE PROCUREMENT

Completed the procurement of equipment from world-leading machinery companies.

2017
PASSENGER CAR RADIAL TYRE

OTANI Radial commenced production of passenger car radial tyres.