Founded in the 1970s in a 150 m² workshop, ÖNTAR today serves tens of thousands of farmers across Turkey and in 45 countries, with 70% of its production exported, from its modern manufacturing facility spanning 20,000 m² in total (15,000 m² enclosed and 5,000 m² open area) and a team of 150 dedicated professionals, including 20 engineers.
Targeting maximum efficiency and superior quality in manufacturing, ÖNTAR is a market leader in Turkey both in market share and service excellence.
Committed to sustaining this success on a global scale, ÖNTAR enhanced its European-standard product quality, advanced manufacturing technologies, and engineering infrastructure with international quality certifications. Operating under an institutional corporate structure, the company entered the global market in 2008 by exporting under the ÖNTAR and BUFER brands.
By participating in major trade fairs and conducting targeted promotional activities worldwide—particularly in Italy, Germany, France, and Spain—ÖNTAR promotes its brand to the highest standard and has become one of the most sought-after brands in the global market.
Today, exporting to a total of 45 countries—with 28 permanent distributors—ÖNTAR continuously expands its market share worldwide by broadening its product portfolio with original and innovative equipment designs that meet evolving agricultural demands.
Capable of agile and flexible production thanks to its high-tech manufacturing infrastructure, robust engineering expertise, and more than 50 years of experience, ÖNTAR not only responds to customer demands right on time, but also manufactures almost all machinery components in-house. Together with its experienced workforce, it ensures the highest level of customer satisfaction through dependable spare parts and technical service.
Believing that its current success is built upon uncompromising quality, innovative technology, and continuous R&D investments, ÖNTAR is convinced that adhering to these core principles will ensure its steady and enduring growth.
1973
The foundations of ÖNTAR were laid in 1973 in Konya as an approximately 150 m² workshop by our Chairman of the Board, Ercan ÖNAL, and his brothers. The company operated in its 600 m² workshop in Karatay Industrial Zone from 1989 until 1998.
1998
In 1998, the company relocated to its facility in Konya Büsan Organized Industrial Zone, covering a total area of 5,400 m² (4,000 m² enclosed and 1,400 m² open area).
2004
In 2004, through an agreement with Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Commodity Exchanges, 750 units of 600-liter winch-lift sprayers were distributed free of charge to farmers for suni bug pest control, introducing the domestic market to winch-lift sprayer technology.
2008
In 2008, through technology partnerships established with European manufacturers and suppliers, the company enriched its production range with tank capacities from 200 L to 6,000 L, boom widths from 6 m to 36 m, computer automation, GPS navigation, and advanced technological equipment, catering to professional farmers worldwide. In line with this vision, ÖNTAR engineered its first proprietary model, the Panter Plus, and introduced it into serial production.
2009
With the BUFER brand created in 2009, in addition to its manufactured sprayers, the company also contracted the production of other agricultural machinery and equipment under the BUFER trademark and began exporting to 45 countries.
2012
In 2012, ÖNTAR relocated its manufacturing operations to its facility in Konya 3rd Organized Industrial Zone, featuring 8,500 m² of enclosed space and 11,500 m² of open area.
Present
Since 2018, the company continues its manufacturing operations across a modern 20,000 m² facility, consisting of 15,000 m² enclosed and 5,000 m² open area.