Meet reac

A century in motion

The REAC story started more than 100 years ago, in 1915. Since then, we have not only honed a specialized expertise in electromechanical engineering. We have also developed a passion for improving quality of life. 

The REAC timeline

1915

The foundation of REAC was laid in the early 1900s when SEM AB started

1935

In the 30’s the company began developing and manufacturing ignition systems for combustion engines, mainly for motorcycles. Here the specialized expertise in electromechanical engineering was founded.

1996

SEM Drive AB supplied solenoids and inductive position sensors to the automotive industry. High demands and large series.

2003

In 2002 REAC AB was acquired. The company was integrated into SEM Drive AB, which changed its name to REAC AB. The first product to be developed after the acquisition was the actuator RE25. Compact, strong and flexible.

2006

In 2006 solenoids and inductive sensors moved to SEM AB and REAC became a specialized actuator company. The product RE25 achieved a foothold in the wheelchair market.

2008

The Danish company Balle A/S was acquired to complement REAC's product range of lift and tilt systems for wheelchairs.

2010

In 2010 the Opcon Group sold REAC AB to Latour.

2012

REAC acquired the actuator and lift/tilt business from MBL A/S . The company REAC Poland was formed.

2015

REAC acquire REAC Components. An important step to keep control over cost, quality and delivery of key components. 

2020

REAC launches several new lift and tilt systems and other innovations. 

Initiating relocation of manufacturing sites, from Sweden till Poland as well as local relocation in Poland. REAC® becomes a registered trademark 

Improving quality of life through movement

For many of us, being able to move around independently comes naturally. But for some, it’s a life-changing freedom. As a trusted supplier to the medtech industry, we serve the needs of disabled users and their caregivers, while meeting strict quality and safety standards. However, REAC’s expertise has proven beneficial to other industries and motion challenges as well. Whatever application you have in mind, we will provide a solution that’s designed and manufactured to improve quality of life. 

130 000

Products annual sales volume

38

International market presence

30 years

of industry experience

370

Employee count

Solving your unique motion challenges

Different customers have different needs. Naturally, all our products are designed to be customized according to the specific requirements of each application. Are you making a wheelchair, a boat engine or a piece of industrial equipment? Trust us to solve your motion challenges with a unique and reliable solution. 

Organized to optimize

REAC’s development and production is divided into three different branches. Piotrkow, Poland, is where we develop and produce actuators and lift and tilt systems and control systems. In Zielona Góra, Poland, we have component and sub-assembly production. Management is located in our office in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

A part of something bigger

REAC is a subsidiary of Latour Industries, a business area within Investment AB Latour. The latter is a Swedish mixed investment company quoted on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Large Cap list. 

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