Adopting IoT and SAAS like never before, it is an exciting time to be part of the HVAC industry
KNND Associates Private Limited offers a range of HVAC solutions having directed business units including Residential Systems, Commercial Systems, Contracting Solutions, HVAC Fit-out Solutions, Energy & Retrofit Solutions and Aftermarket support. KNND Associates was founded in the year 1996, by 5 bright minds, with a vision to offer high quality engineering-based HVAC contracting solutions. The company later restructured as a Private Limited Company in the year 2000. For over 2 decades, KNND has led the way in HVAC quality & innovation. With heating & cooling systems destined to become smarter, KNND remains on the cutting edge of technology, applying the newest innovations to create more sustainable solutions.
KNND has enhanced its ability to offer tailored, innovative solutions using the latest technologies with a clear & concise focus on Energy use reduction. KNND has a manufacturing arm called CAM DUCT located in the industrial belt on the outskirts of Bangalore specializing in manufacturing of Air Distribution products. KNND contributes to about 60% in volumes for Camduct and was established more like a backward integration as its go to market strategy for HVAC fit-out solutions. CAM DUCT also caters to the open market and is a fairly well-known brand in the region. KNND directors have 60% stake in Air Distribution products company by name Ventura based out of Free Trade Zone in Dubai. KNND has executed projects overseas in Antigua, Malaysia and the middle-east.
Manjunath M D is the Managing Director & CEO of KNND Associates Private Limited. Manjunath has managed diverse functions in multiple roles with 21 years of career having experience in P&L accountability, profit centre operations, managing company and business portfolios. Manjunath’s previous assignment was heading the HVAC Energy solution vertical of Carrier “AdvanTEC”. Job profile primarily involved identifying customers from diverse market segments, establishing the energy savings potential by conducting energy audits and offering Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) backed with sustenance packages using IoT and Remote Monitoring tools.
Manjunath has handled diverse portfolios like HVAC, Construction Equipment sales and finance, Material Handling Equipment with proven excellence in providing innovative ideas for growing sales. Also, developed Construction Equipment Rental Business model at Ingersoll Rand. Has presented Technical papers at Industry events organized by Greenotels, IGBC, ISHRAE, CII on HVAC Energy Solutions. Has Overseas (Sri Lanka) work experience managing Commercial Applied Equipment Sales business for Carrier.
Whale Done approach, catching people doing right
System Integration companies barring the big names are generally unorganized. When Manjunath joined KNND it was semi-organized. The founding Directors after two decades of running the company wanted professionals to take over and elevate the company to the next level. Prior to joining KNND, Manjunath had worked with corporates like Carrier, Ingersoll Rand, Volvo, Citi Bank, Godrej who are very professional in every aspect of their business operations.