KPA spins off Novara to focus on safety, risk software for oil and gas, industrial sectors

(WO) — KPA has separated its Flex and Risk Management Center (RMC) software businesses into a new standalone company, Novara, focused on safety and operational risk management for high-risk industries, including oil and gas.

Novara will deliver AI-enabled software designed to support safety workflows and provide visibility into operational risk across industrial environments such as energy, construction, manufacturing and utilities.

The company’s core platform, Flex, is a configurable SaaS system that enables organizations to manage safety processes, identify risks earlier and shift from reactive incident tracking to proactive risk management.

KPA will continue to focus on compliance solutions for the automotive sector, including software, training and consulting services.

Michael Bruns, former CEO of KPA, has been appointed CEO of Novara. Wayne Curtis has been named CEO of KPA.

“Industries such as energy are modernizing how they manage safety and operational risk, and require solutions tailored to complex operating environments,” said Bruns.

The separation reflects KPA’s evolution into two distinct business lines and is intended to enable greater specialization and investment in both markets.