Rail depot safety tech business acquired

Sentric Safety Group, an international company which manufactures and distributes leading safety solutions, has acquired Sheffield-headquartered Zonegreen.

Zonegreen develops technologies, software and services which make working in rail depots safer and more efficient.

Controlled remotely, these technologies protect lives by ensuring vehicles don’t move unless it is safe to do so. Zonegreen’s products are used by rail customers across the UK, Ireland and Australia.

Aurelie Paul, general manager at Sentric, said: “Sentric has a proven track record in the rail safety space in France.

“The acquisition of Zonegreen will enable us to offer a complete range of connected solutions to keep rail maintenance workers safe.

“Our companies’ technologies are solving real problems every day as new ways of travelling continue to evolve.

“Sentric’s investment not only accelerates its ambition for international growth, it also gives the company long-term support to create the safest environment for employees when working in rail depots.”

Gemma Houghton, head of sales at Zonegreen, said: “Joining Sentric will give us new opportunities to develop our technology offerings and expand our international reach, to protect even more rail workers, and to further increase safety, productivity and reliability for rail network operators.”