Ideagen completes acquisition of aviation compliance specialist Casper

Casper, a Netherlands-headquartered provider of data analytics tools across the aviation sector, has been acquired by Ideagen, a global leader in software for regulated and high-compliance industries. The acquisition coincides with Casper celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking both a milestone achievement and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

The acquisition strengthens Ideagen's environmental, health and safety ('EHS') portfolio for aviation customers, offering targeted solutions for environmental compliance and risk management. 

Widely considered a pioneer in advanced environmental monitoring for the aviation sector, Casper' world-class technology accurately monitors the impact of airline movements on the environment. Since its inception in 2010, the Company has grown to provide services to 60 of the world's busiest airports in 15 countries and across four continents.

Commenting on the acquisition, Ideagen CEO, Ben Dorks, said:

"The aviation sector is under huge pressure to deliver accurate and comprehensive environmental monitoring. Casper's advanced technological capabilities are proving a world-class solution to this problem, particularly for airports and their growth is testament to the strength of their solution.

"We already have a proud heritage supporting the aviation industry with their safety and quality management needs, the addition of Casper gives us more capability to support the sector with its environmental compliance. As part of Ideagen, Casper can unlock new ambitions and we are confident they will go from strength to strength."

Casper CEO, Heleen Erkamp, added:

"We're proud of our technological capabilities and the business we have grown, and we'd like to thank all those who have supported us along the way.

"Now the foundations are in place, it's the right time to turn our attention to expediting global growth. Ideagen's values and credentials are a perfect match for us. We are excited to unlock new ambitions as part of Ideagen."

Over 17,000 companies trust Ideagen to help solve complex quality, risk, audit and compliance challenges, including 250 global aviation organizations, nine of the top global aerospace and defense corporations, some of the world's biggest names in mining and construction, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, over 900 hospitals and healthcare centres and nine of the top ten accounting firms.