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.

Key facts at a glance

• High-risk industries targeted: mining, construction and manufacturing (among others).
• Geographic footprint: Ideagen is UK-based; Reactec is UK-based, with global customer reach.
• Product focus: wearable technology for hazard monitoring and cloud analytics for proactive risk management.
• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 and Cyber Essentials Plus for Reactec.
• Strategic fit: sixth acquisition by Ideagen in 2025, strengthening its EHS capabilities and safety software.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ideagen-Reactec deal?

Ideagen has acquired Reactec to add wearable safety hardware and cloud analytics to its environmental health and safety software, with terms not disclosed.

What does Reactec bring to Ideagen?

Reactec contributes wearable devices for monitoring vibration, dust, noise and proximity hazards, along with analytics that enable proactive risk management.

Which industries are targeted by the combined offering?

The focus includes high-risk sectors such as mining, construction and manufacturing, among others.

Where are the companies based?

Ideagen is based in Ruddington, Nottingham, United Kingdom, and Reactec is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

When did the deal occur?

The deal was announced in 2025 and is the sixth acquisition by Ideagen that year, following other recent product additions.

What certifications do Reactec products have?

Reactec products are UK-made and hold ISO 9001:2015 certification and Cyber Essentials Plus compliance.

What is the strategic aim of the acquisition?

The integration aims to deliver enhanced tools to monitor and manage workplace health and safety risks and to improve safety and operational performance for customers.

Feature	Description
Parties	Ideagen (Ruddington, Nottingham, UK) acquires Reactec (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK).
Focus	EHS and compliance software augmented by wearable safety tech and analytics.
Key products	R-Link wearable smartwatch; Reactec Analytics; integration with Ideagen’s EHS software.
Geography	UK-based with international customer reach.
End markets	Mining, construction, manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, among others.
Strategic aim	To set new standards for workplace safety and risk mitigation and improve operational efficiency.
Acquisition context	Sixth deal for Ideagen in 2025; follows WorkSafe Guardian and other product acquisitions.
Certifications	ISO 9001:2015; Cyber Essentials Plus for Reactec.

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