The origins of the firm go back to 35 years ago, when a  common way to charge a second battery was blocking diodes. Then as to-day the diode volt drop problem was the main stumbling block. It was against this background that an associate and myself developed, and patented a new charging system, this was marketed by Astrali as the Apollo energy pack. Following on I set out to develop the next generation, and we saw the birth of Kinder design developments. 1977 saw the first Kdd product., the Maxcharge 5.10, providing charge from both car and internal mains battery charger.

Following years saw continued consultancy work on EEC type approval, but also a increased leaning to the development of the marine charging side. 1982 saw the Powercentre P4000. This was a programmed relay driven split charge system for two battery banks, requiring no mod’s to the engine charging system. It also included LED battery condition display, bi-direction charge, and power-lockout at low service battery voltage to isolate non critical loads. 1983 saw a meeting with Tom Murrant of Sealine, and the start of 25 years supplying charging, switchgear, and monitoring equipment to them

The P5000,  ( 2 engines and 3 battery banks ), and updated P4000 units appeared in 1984. These units had the same functions as there predecessors, but also interfaced with the multi stage mains battery charger we introduced in 1985. Over the next 10 years, many 1,000’s were produced under the Powercentre brand. 1996 saw a increase in the design side of the firm, and a long term development programme, leading to the introduction of the new product during the new millennium.

The future? the current design portfolio will see a continued roll out of new products over the next 2 years, and with products in the design stage only time will tell.

Kinder design developments, Penolva, Flushing, Cornwall. TR11 5TT

Phone 01326 376938, mobile 07972 596766, fax 01326 375043, e-mail info@kddpowercentre.com