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 buys wearable-safety specialist to expand environmental health and safety offering
Key takeaway
Ideagen, a Ruddington, Nottingham–based compliance and risk management software company, has acquired Edinburgh–based wearable technology provider Reactec. The purchase price was not disclosed. The move is intended to add workplace wearable devices and cloud analytics for monitoring vibration, dust, noise and proximity risks to Ideagen’s environmental health and safety (EHS) and compliance portfolio.
What happened and why it matters
The acquisition brings together a long-standing EHS and governance, risk and compliance software supplier with a provider of connected worker wearables and analytics. According to the companies, the deal will combine hardware such as the R‑Link smart watch and other wearables with cloud-based analysis tools to give employers new ways to track and manage exposure to hazards in real time. The aim is to allow businesses to take a more proactive approach to preventing harm from vibration, airborne particulates, loud noise and unsafe proximity to moving machinery or vehicles.
Background on the companies
Reactec was formed in 2001 as a university spin-out in Scotland and focused early on vibration monitoring after the mid-2000s regulations on vibration exposure. Its product set includes the R‑Link smart watch, launched in 2022, and a cloud analytics platform that collects and interprets data to help employers manage risks such as Hand‑Arm Vibration and exposure to harmful particulates. Reactec’s devices are manufactured in the UK and the business holds ISO 9001:2015 registration and meets Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
Ideagen provides governance, risk and compliance software used across a range of sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, energy and financial services. The company reports a global customer base and has stated that more than 16,000 organizations use its solutions across industries such as aviation, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and professional services.
Recent deal activity and strategy
This acquisition is the sixth announced by Ideagen so far in 2025. It follows other recent additions to the company’s portfolio, including a safety-focused business acquired in the week prior, a policy management solution added in June, and two food and beverage-related products acquired in July. The stated strategy is to broaden EHS capabilities by combining software, devices and data analytics to support safer and more efficient operations in high-risk sectors.
Which industries will be affected
The companies identified high-risk industries where the combined offering is likely to be applied: mining, construction and manufacturing. Reactec’s existing customer base and product fit also serve transport and aviation sectors, and the integrated tools are expected to be relevant for any site where vibration, dust, noise or vehicle proximity create legal or operational safety risks.
What the technology does
Wearables gather exposure and proximity data at the worker level while cloud analytics aggregate that information to give site managers and safety teams visibility over trends, hotspots and individual exposures. The combined solution is described as delivering connected worker information management through automation and analysis so that interventions can be planned before incidents or long-term harm occur.
Regulatory and compliance context
Reactec’s product development has referenced historical regulation on vibration exposure as a driver for its tools. The company’s certifications are intended to help employers meet safety obligations; Ideagen positions its software suite as a way to address regulatory and audit requirements across multiple industries.
Practical notes
The announcement did not include a timetable for integrating Reactec’s devices and analytics into Ideagen’s existing EHS products, nor did it disclose financial terms. Leadership from both firms was noted in the announcement and the transaction is presented as focused on delivering capabilities that support worker health, safety and operational performance.
FAQ
What exactly did Ideagen acquire?
Ideagen acquired the wearable technology and analytics provider that makes worker-focused devices and a cloud platform for monitoring vibration, dust, noise and proximity risks.
Was the purchase price disclosed?
No. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction.
Which hazards can the wearables detect?
The products are designed to measure exposure to hand‑arm vibration, general vibration, airborne particulates (dust), loud noise and proximity to moving vehicles or machinery.
What industries are targeted?
The announcement highlights mining, construction and manufacturing as primary targets, with relevance also for transport, aviation and other high-risk workplaces.
Where are the devices made and what certifications do they have?
Devices are manufactured in the UK. The wearable provider holds ISO 9001:2015 registration and complies with the Cyber Essentials Plus scheme.
Will existing customers see changes?
The companies described plans to integrate wearable data with existing EHS software to provide more monitoring and management tools. No detailed rollout plan was published with the announcement.
Key feature summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Ideagen — Ruddington, Nottingham–based governance, risk and compliance software firm |
| Target | Reactec — Edinburgh–based wearable technology and cloud analytics provider |
| Deal value | Not disclosed |
| Main products | R‑Link smart watch, other wearables, Reactec Analytics cloud platform |
| Hazards monitored | Vibration (including Hand‑Arm Vibration), dust/particulates, noise, proximity to machinery/vehicles |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015; Cyber Essentials Plus compliance |
| Manufacturing | UK-manufactured devices |
| Target industries | Mining, construction, manufacturing, transport, aviation |
| Strategic fit | Combine wearable hardware and real-time analytics with EHS and compliance software to support proactive risk management |
| Acquisition timeline | Announced in 2025; integration schedule not disclosed |
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Additional Resources
- BusinessWire: Ideagen expands safety solutions with acquisition of Reactec
- Wikipedia: Wearable device
- Finsmes: Ideagen acquires Reactec
- Google Search: Ideagen Reactec acquisition
- TheBusinessDesk: Ideagen swoops for Scottish wearable tech firm
- Google Scholar: workplace vibration monitoring
- Ideagen (corporate site)
- Encyclopedia Britannica: occupational safety
- Reactec (company site)
- Google News: Ideagen Reactec
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