What Specified Controls does

Specified Controls is a private manufacturer of commercial HVAC controls headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2013. The company designs and produces zone control systems including modulating zone dampers, zone panels with 3 to 20 zone configurations, thermostats, sensors, diffusers, ventilation controls, motor starters, and integrated gas detection systems for parking structures and industrial facilities. Its core proprietary technology, ESP (Enhanced Static Pressure), eliminates the need for conventional bypass dampers by monitoring system static pressure and modulating non-calling zone dampers to relieve excess pressure, representing a meaningful technical differentiator versus traditional zoning architectures. Sub-brands include Specified Comfort for wireless energy management and Zone One for control damper assemblies, and recent product launches through 2025-2026 have added the SC-Z20 20-zone panel, SC-OAD Outside Air Damper, SC-BAL Electronic Balancing Damper, SC-Q4C-11 Digital Gas Detection Controller, BACnet VAV Diffuser, and Saturn Universal Commercial Controller.

The company's technology stack supports integration with major building automation platforms via BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and ZigBee wireless mesh networking on the 2.4GHz band, allowing the product line to interoperate with third-party building management systems rather than requiring proprietary connectivity. Gas detection is sold as a turn-key service that includes custom AutoCAD drawings, pre-programming, and on-site commissioning, positioning the company to capture higher-margin engineering services alongside hardware sales. Supply chain partnerships with Belimo (actuators) and Franklin Electric (motor starters) underpin component quality and channel reach.

Specified Controls generates revenue primarily through hardware sales routed via a manufacturer representative network that covers the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico, supplemented by direct e-commerce and quote-based custom engineering services for larger projects. The customer base spans commercial building contractors and specifying engineers as the primary segment, industrial and commercial facilities procuring gas detection, and residential and light-commercial HVAC installers accessed through online channels. The company operates with 11-50 employees and has no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or leadership transitions.

Name

Specified Controls

Legal name

Specified Controls

Website

https://specifiedcontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Specified Controls is a private Indianapolis-based manufacturer of commercial HVAC zone controls, dampers, thermostats, ventilation systems, and gas detection products, serving contractors and engineers across North America and Mexico through manufacturer representatives and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Controls

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC controls
• Zone control systems
• Building automation controls
• Electronic zone dampers
• Gas detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Control Hardware Sales: Direct sales of commercial HVAC zone control products including zone panels, dampers, diffusers, thermostats, sensors, ventilation controls, motor starters, and gas detection systems. Products are sold through manufacturer representatives and directly via e-commerce. Pricing is quote-based for custom systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Specified Controls manufactures and sells commercial HVAC control hardware, including modulating zone control systems and panels (3 to 20 zones), zone dampers, electronic balancing dampers, outside air dampers, VAV diffusers, thermostats, sensors, ventilation controls, motor starters, and integrated gas detection systems. The company's offerings target the plan and specification market for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and light commercial applications across North America, distributed through a manufacturer representative network and direct e-commerce with custom engineering services available for gas detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Specified Comfort: Wireless communicating energy management system that integrates HVAC equipment, lighting, fans, and metering for energy management solutions.
• Zone One

Products and services

• 20-Zone Commercial Zone Control Panel (SC-Z20) Commercial zone control panel supporting up to 20 individual zones, with each zone controlled by its own thermostat and modulating zone damper or diffuser. Supports single-stage, multi-stage, and heat pump systems for HVAC contractors and engineers in commercial buildings.
• Outside Air Damper (SC-OAD-XX) Electronically controlled round two-position air zone damper, powered open, available in 24V or 120V and 4-inch to 24-inch round sizes with custom sizes available. Designed for HVAC contractors specifying outdoor air intake.
• Electronic Balancing Damper (SC-BAL-XX) Round electronic balancing damper for HVAC zoning systems. Used by HVAC contractors and engineers to balance airflow in commercial zone control applications.
• VAV Diffuser (SC-VD-XX) Variable Air Volume (VAV) diffuser with BACnet interface that connects to a Building Automation System for accessing information, setting schedules, and making adjustments. Targeted at commercial HVAC projects that integrate with existing BAS infrastructure.
• Gas Detection Systems Integrated gas detection systems for parking structures, car dealerships, auto repair facilities, warehouses, greenhouses, food industry sites, battery charging stations, fire stations, and industrial plants. Provides toxic, combustible, and refrigerant gas monitoring with custom engineering, pre-programming, and on-site commissioning to meet federal, state, and local code requirements.
• Universal Building Automation Starter (BAS-1P) Motor Starters Building automation motor starters sold through Specified Controls for ventilation fans, exhaust systems, supply and return air fans, rooftop units, and general ventilation. Used by HVAC contractors for commercial building automation motor control.
• Specified Comfort Energy Management System Wireless communicating energy management system that integrates HVAC equipment, lighting, fans, and metering via a secure 2.4 GHz ZigBee mesh network with optional BACnet and Modbus connectivity. Designed for building owners and operators consolidating HVAC, lighting, and metering controls.
• Zone One Control Damper Assembly Control damper assembly under the Zone One sub-brand designed to solve over-heating and over-cooling problems in commercial buildings. Available in two-position or modulating configurations with damper or diffuser options for HVAC contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal programming required compared to VAV systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BelimocoreTechnology or IntegrationBelimo supplies 3-wire actuators for SC-DM series zone control dampers. The actuators provide 18 in-lbs of torque for 2-position zone control in residential and commercial zone control systems.
• Franklin ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationFranklin Electric motor starters are sold through Specified Controls for applications including ventilation fans, exhaust systems, supply and return air fans, rooftop units, and general ventilation. The BAS-1P Universal Building Automation Starter features smooth, reliable motor starting and protection.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belimo: Global leader in damper actuators and HVAC control valves; a strategic supplier to Specified Controls and a direct competitor in zone damper actuation and VAV componentry for commercial buildings.
• KMC Controls: Independent manufacturer of BACnet building automation controllers, sensors, and VAV/zone control hardware serving mid-market commercial contractors—directly overlapping with Specified Controls' zone panel and controller portfolio.
• Distech Controls: Commercial BACnet/IP and LonWorks-based building automation controllers, VAV, and lighting/HVAC integration—competes head-to-head with Specified Controls in smart-building controller and EMS categories.
• Alerton (a Honeywell brand): BACnet-native building automation system vendor focused on commercial VAV and zoning—close competitor to Specified Controls' BACnet VAV diffuser and zone panels within the spec market.
• Jackson Systems: Commercial and light-commercial zoning system manufacturer with a representative-driven GTM; competes directly with Specified Controls on zoning panels, dampers, and thermostats for contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Large HVAC equipment and controls manufacturer (Trane/American Standard) selling factory-integrated zoning and BAS controls—overlaps with Specified Controls in commercial rooftop and zoning applications.
• Johnson Controls: Global building automation, HVAC controls, and energy management incumbent (Metasys, Facility Explorer); competes broadly with Specified Controls on VAV and building EMS.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Building): Major building automation and energy management platform provider; competes with Specified Controls on BACnet/Modbus controllers and integrated building EMS offerings.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Dominant incumbent in commercial building automation, VAV controls, and connected HVAC—overlaps with Specified Controls across full-building controls but at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Carel Industries: Controls manufacturer with strong commercial refrigeration and HVAC controller portfolio expanding into North American commercial zoning and EMS—emerging competitive overlap with Specified Controls' Saturn controller and zone panels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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