Lakeland Industries, a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare and first responders on the federal, state and local levels, has extended its strategic investment in Inova Design Solutions Ltd. (doing business as Bodytrak) to Ј3.5 million in accordance with the terms of the investment agreement dated 18 October 2021, increasing its ownership stake to approximately 18%. The additional investment will enable Bodytrak to increase manufacturing momentum and operations and continue to position itself at the forefront of the Connected Worker Market.
Leon Marsh, Founder and CEO, Bodytrak
Bodytrak captures real-time physiological data from unique in-ear sensors and analyses this data using AI and uses cloud services to provide critical insights that protect workers from incidents caused by heat stress and fatigue. Bodytrak complements Lakeland’s portfolio of industrial protective solutions as the two companies address the growing Smart PPE market segment.
With this investment, Lakeland maintains its position as the largest strategic investor in Bodytrak. Existing investors include the specialist internet of things (IoT) fund of pan-European venture investor Breed Reply.
“The extension of the investment from Lakeland comes at an opportune time, as we accelerate our commitment to provide data-driven insights that enable our customers to make the right decisions to build a safer, more productive workforce,” commented Leon Marsh, Founder and CEO of Bodytrak. “We share a vision with Lakeland to protect workers and promote safety and this latest investment is testament to our shared values and ambition.”
