Compliance and risk management software company Ideagen has acquired Edinburgh-based Reactec, a supplier of wearable technology to monitor vibration, dust and noise in hazardous environments.
The deal will strengthen Ideagen’s share of the market in high-risk industries such as mining, construction and manufacturing. No details of the terms were disclosed.
Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, said: “This is a significant milestone for Ideagen as we continue to invest in technologies that address real-world challenges faced by our customers.
“Reactec’s wearable technology and data analytics are a perfect complement to our portfolio, putting cutting-edge tools directly into the hands of those who need it most. Together, we are setting new standards for workplace safety and risk mitigation.”
Jacqui McLaughlin, CEO of Reactec, said: “At Reactec, our core mission has always been to protect workers and provide actionable insights that foster healthier and safer work environments.
“Becoming part of Ideagen allows us to extend our reach and provide even greater value to organizations that are forward thinking in their approach to enhancing the health and wellbeing of their workers.
“We, like Ideagen, seek to prevent and not simply mitigate risk. We can totally see the value our technology can bring to Ideagen’s existing customer base and look forward to working with them to deliver real impact.”
Archangel Investors, a Scottish investment syndicate, was an early investor in Reactec, a University of Edinburgh spinout, supporting the company’s evolution from a specialised hand-arm vibration monitoring solution to a comprehensive workplace safety platform utilising wearable technology and data analytics.
David Ovens, joint managing directorof Archangels, said: “Over several years, Archangels has supported Reactec’s transformation from a narrow HAVs application to a broad workplace safety platform, delivering meaningful health outcomes for workers.
“We’re particularly pleased to see recent strong growth in both domestic and international markets and we look forward to seeing the business flourish as part of Ideagen’s global network which provides the perfect springboard for expansion.”
Ideagen has more than 16,000 customers, including some of the world’s biggest names in mining and construction, 250 global aviation organisations, nine of the top global aerospace and defence corporations, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, over 900 hospitals and healthcare centres and nine of the top ten accounting firms.
This marks Ideagen’s sixth acquisition in 2025, following WorkSafe Guardian last week, another key addition to its EHS offering. Ideagen has also bolstered its solutions this year with the addition of policy management solution ConvergePoint in June and adding SafeFood 360 and Authenticate to its food and beverage solutions in July.
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