KPA has announced the separation of its Flex and Risk Management Center (RMC) software businesses into an independent entity named Novara. This move reflects the evolution of KPA's business over time, as its automotive and non-automotive software offerings grew to serve different industries with distinct operational, regulatory, and safety needs.
Novara will focus on AI-embedded safety and operational risk management software for high-risk industries, including manufacturing, construction, utilities, and oil and gas. The company aims to build on years of product development and customer growth, supporting organizations with complex, high-risk environments.
Novara will deliver its solutions primarily through Flex, a configurable SaaS platform that supports day-to-day safety workflows while providing leaders with a centralized view of risk across their business. This platform helps organizations identify issues earlier, increase frontline participation, and move from reactive incident tracking to proactive risk management based on real-world conditions.
KPA will maintain a dedicated focus on comprehensive compliance solutions for the automotive industry, continuing to support customers with compliance software, training, consulting services, and recurring audits designed specifically for automotive dealerships, shops, and other automotive-adjacent environments. The separation of Novara from KPA's business reflects the company's commitment to specialization and innovation in its respective markets.
With this move, both companies are positioned to continue leading in their respective markets and make sharper decisions about growth and deployment of capital. The launch of Novara is seen as a strategic step towards meeting the evolving needs of high-risk industries and supporting organizations with complex operational risk management requirements.