Business Overview
The Origin Of KNM
By 1910, the company strategically focused almost exclusively on pump manufacturing and large-scale bridge and tank construction, exiting the general building construction market. After sustaining severe damage during World War II, the company played a significant role in the Dutch post-war reconstruction period. In its later years, starting in the 1960s, it struggled with rising labor costs and the need to modernize an aging facility, leading to several reorganizations before its history concluded around 1993.
About KNM Group
The KNM Group started out as KNM Steel Construction Sdn Bhd in 1990, a joint venture between Inter Merger Sdn Bhd and a member of the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Machinefabriek. The member of Koninklijke Nederlandsche Machinefabriek went into financial difficulties in 1994 and sold its entire stake in KNM Steel Construction to Inter Merger Sdn Bhd in 1995.
Subsequently, KNM Steel Construction changed its name to KNM Steel Sdn Bhd and later to KNM Process Systems Sdn Bhd before it was injected into the KNM Group Berhad.
In September 2021, MAA Group Bhd became a substantial shareholder of KNM Group Bhd and with this acquisition we became a part of YM Tunku Dato’ Yaacob Khyra portfolio of companies.
Why Choose KNM
Proven Trust, Total In-House Control
For 35 years, KNM Process Systems has been the trusted partner for the world’s most demanding multinational companies. They choose us not just for our engineering expertise, but for our unparalleled control over the entire manufacturing process.
When your project demands precision, quality, and schedule certainty, here is why you can depend on KNM.
Proven Engineering, Globally Trusted
With 35 years of proven engineering capabilities, KNM has a long track record of delivering complex, high-specification equipment……
Experience is our foundation. With 35 years of proven engineering capabilities, KNM has a long track record of delivering complex, high-specification equipment. Our clients include the world's most demanding multinational companies, who choose us for our reliability, technical excellence, and consistent project delivery. When you partner with KNM, you are selecting a partner with a history of success.
Total Vertical Integration
We believe the only way to guarantee quality and delivery is to control every critical manufacturing step. We have strategically invested in comprehensive……
Total Vertical Integration
We believe the only way to guarantee quality and delivery is to control every critical manufacturing step. We have strategically invested in comprehensive in-house facilities to eliminate third-party dependencies. This vertical integration is your project's greatest advantage, ensuring a single point of accountability, higher quality, and superior schedule control.
Our key in-house capabilities include:
We operate our own head forming facilities, giving us direct control over the production of your equipment's most critical components. This removes reliance on external suppliers, significantly reducing lead times and mitigating supply chain risks.
Our large-scale, in-house PWHT facilities are essential for guaranteeing the final strength, durability, and code-compliance of your equipment. By managing this critical stress-relieving process ourselves, we ensure material integrity and accelerate your project's final delivery timeline.
Our quality is guaranteed by our expert people and advanced technology. We operate with an excellent in-house QC team including a full-time NDT team.
- Gamma Ray Radiographic Testing: High-penetration inspection for thick-walled vessels.
- TOFD & PAUT: Advanced ultrasonic techniques for fast, precise detection of flaws.
Unique Quality Differentiator
We enhance the accuracy of our TOFD and PAUT examinations by having the in-house ability to design and fabricate our own validation blocks……
We enhance the accuracy of our TOFD and PAUT examinations by having the in-house ability to design and fabricate our own validation blocks using your project's specific materials. This ensures our testing equipment is perfectly calibrated for your exact metallurgy, providing the most accurate and dependable test results possible.
Choose Certainty. Choose KNM.
When you partner with KNM, you are not just buying equipment. You are investing in a proven process that guarantees quality, eliminates schedule risks, and delivers total peace of mind.
Contact our team today! To learn how our in-house capabilities can ensure the success of your next project.
Forging The Future
Vision
To be the leading provider of sustainable, high-quality processing equipment and integrated process systems, driven by state-of-the-art technology
Mission
Corporate Values
Milestones & Achievements
KNM has reached multiple industrial records and strategic milestones, including record-breaking equipment builds and major global divestments. Its global presence and achievements reflect decades of engineering excellence.
Trusted by Global Leaders
KNM Group is proud to be a trusted partner to over 180 multinational corporations across energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure industries. Our long-standing client relationships reflect our commitment to quality, reliability, and engineering excellence.
