Established in 1997, at Muar, Johor, behind the founder’s house, the first factory was set up as Onitek Fiberglass Enterprise, while the company’s marketing arm was known as Articles Plus Enterprise. With only five workers, Onitek initially sold aluminum door frames and manufactured fiberglass panels, but a year later, when it moved to Jalan Haji Taib, Muar Johor, a design department was added, as well as two more employees.