Ideagen expands safety solutions with Reactec acquisition
03/10/2025
Ideagen, a global leader in compliance and risk management software, has further strengthened its solutions to support worker health and safety with the acquisition of Reactec, an industry-leading provider of innovative wearable technology with intuitive data analytics.
Founded in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, Reactec specialises in vibration monitoring and its impact. After the 2005 Control of Vibration at Work Regulations, the company developed technologies to protect employees from harmful vibration exposure. Reactec now offers connected worker information management through advanced data automation and analysis.
In July 2022, Reactec launched the R-Link smartwatch, protecting wearers from risks such as hand-arm vibration, harmful particulates and proximity to moving vehicles or machinery. Combined with Reactec Analytics, it provides employers with insights to proactively manage workplace risks.
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| Ben Dorks, Ideagen CEO |
Reactec’s UK-manufactured products serve industries such as construction, transport, aviation and manufacturing. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and compliant with the Cyber Essentials Plus scheme, helping organisations meet legal safety obligations.
This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Ideagen’s mission to enhance safety and operational excellence for its customers, particularly those in high-risk industries such as mining, construction and manufacturing.
Reactec’s workplace wearables and cloud-based analytics enable businesses to take a more proactive approach to the management of workplace hazards such as exposure to vibration, dust, noise and proximity to hazards.
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 them most. Together, we are setting new standards for workplace safety and risk mitigation.”
Jacqui McLaughlin, CEO of Reactec, sharing her enthusiasm for this next chapter, 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 organisations 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.”
By integrating Reactec’s advanced wearable technology platform with Ideagen’s established suite of environmental health and safety software, customers will gain access to unparalleled tools to monitor and, more importantly, manage critical workplace health and safety risks.
The acquisition underscores Ideagen’s commitment to driving innovation and delivering comprehensive solutions that support safer, healthier and compliant workplaces while improving operational efficiency.
Over 16,000 companies trust Ideagen to help solve complex quality, risk, audit and compliance challenges, 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 hot on the heels of WorkSafe Guardian, another key addition to its environmental, health and safety (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.
Ideagen is a provider of governance, risk and compliance software, supporting organisations globally with solutions that enhance operational performance, address regulatory requirements and mitigate risk. Serving industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy and financial services, Ideagen’s products empower businesses to operate with confidence in an unpredictable world.
