Ideagen completes acquisition of aviation compliance specialist Casper

September 25, 2025

Corporate news
  • Acquisition will bolster Ideagen’s environmental, health and safety offering for aviation customers.
  • Ideagen’s investment will support Casper in expanding its global presence.
  • Ideagen’s aviation customers benefit from an innovative suite of environmental, health and safety data solutions.
     

Ideagen, a global leader in software for regulated and high-compliance industries, has acquired Casper, a Netherlands-headquartered provider of data analytics tools across the aviation sector. 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.

Ideagen's Adam Cooper joins the Casper team for their 15th birthday celebrations

Widely considered a pioneer in advanced environmental monitoring for the aviation sector, Casper’s 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.

Ben Dorks, Ideagen CEO

Commenting on their next chapter of their journey, 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.

Heleen Erkamp, Casper CEO

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.

Ideagen's Adam Cooper (left) with founders Heleen Erkamp and David van de Velde

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As the Head of Marketing Communications, Rebecca uses her 30+ years working in media and communications to champion the safe hands who use Ideagen's software solutions. Having worked in a number of regulated industries including energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, criminal justice construction, high-value manufacturing, engineering and logistics, she uses this knowledge to build relationships with journalists and help them understand the challenges.