Ideagen expands safety software offering with acquisition of Reactec

Nottingham, England, August 18, 2025

News Summary

A Nottingham-based governance, risk and compliance software company has acquired an Edinburgh wearable technology provider to combine wearable monitoring hardware with cloud analytics. The deal integrates wrist-worn and body sensors that measure vibration, dust, noise and proximity with the buyer’s EHS platform, enabling real-time exposure tracking, automated analysis and alerts. Targeting high-risk sectors such as mining, construction and manufacturing, the combined solution aims to shift safety management from reactive to proactive. The wearable maker holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and meets cyber assurance standards; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ideagen acquires Reactec to add wearable vibration, dust, noise and proximity monitoring to its EHS portfolio

NOTTINGHAM, England — Ideagen, a global leader in governance, risk and compliance software, has announced the acquisition of Reactec, a UK-based provider of wearable technology and data analytics focused on workplace health and safety. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The move strengthens Ideagen’s environmental health and safety software by adding wearable devices and cloud analytics that help monitor worker exposure to vibration, dust, noise and proximity hazards in real time. Reactec, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, brings a platform designed to deliver actionable insights to employers and front-line teams.

Reactec’s wearables and data analytics are described as a leading solution that complements Ideagen’s portfolio, enabling a more proactive approach to risk management. The combined company aims to set new standards for workplace safety and risk mitigation and to help customers improve safety outcomes and operational performance.

Scale, reach and industry focus

Ideagen notes that its platform is trusted by more than 16,000 companies to address quality, risk, audit and compliance challenges. The company highlights a broad customer base spanning mining, construction and manufacturing, along with a global footprint in aviation, aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and professional services.

The acquisition is described as Ideagen’s sixth deal in 2025, following other additions to its EHS offering including the recent WorkSafe Guardian, and product expansions such as ConvergePoint in June and SafeFood 360 and Authenticate in July. Ideagen’s roots are in Ruddington, Nottingham, United Kingdom.

About the two companies

Reactec, founded in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, specializes in vibration monitoring. Its wearable hardware, including the R-Link smart watch introduced in July 2022, is paired with Reactec Analytics, a cloud-based analytics platform that provides real-time and historical insights to help employers manage hazards. Reactec’s products are UK-made and hold ISO 9001:2015 certification and Cyber Essentials Plus compliance, underscoring a commitment to safety standards and regulatory obligations.

Ideagen, described as a global leader in governance, risk and compliance software, serves industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy and financial services. Its suite is designed to support safer, healthier and more compliant workplaces while aiming to improve operational efficiency across customer networks that include hospitals, pharmaceutical firms, mining and construction companies, and many others.

The integrated offering is positioned to give customers unparalleled tools to monitor and manage critical workplace health and safety risks by combining wearable hardware with analytics within Ideagen’s environmental health and safety software. The partnership emphasizes a shared mission to prevent risk and protect worker wellbeing, rather than merely mitigate harm.