Safety and efficiency through industrial intervention management with Nerya
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In today's industry, marked by increasing risks and strict regulations such as the Seveso Directive, controlling industrial operations has become a major strategic issue. Nerya, led by Jean-Claude Hippomène, offers innovative solutions such as e-PdP and Tracks. These software programmes combine safety and performance to prevent accidents, pollution and costly production stoppages. Discover how these tools, tested by giants such as Michelin and Naval Group, are transforming paper-based practices into smooth, traceable digital processes.
The journey of Jean-Claude Hippomène, visionary of Nerya
Jean-Claude Hippomène embodies the perfect link between theory and practice. A mechanical, design and industrial production engineer, he trained at the École Ingénieur 2000 engineering school after completing his baccalaureate, alternating with the CNAM. For five years, he spent six months a year working in a company, forging a pragmatic vision: ‘always start from the real need, look at what is happening in the field and structure a clear process for everyone.’
Founder and CEO of Nerya since 2018, he leads a team of around fifteen people based in Provence, supplemented by freelancers specialising in IT. Although the company is new, its software dates back to the 1990s and has been continuously refined to target a specific area: industrial intervention management. This historical expertise ensures unrivalled technical maturity, with a focus on operational aspects rather than superfluous gadgets.
Nerya invests heavily in R&D (nearly 40% of its turnover, far above industry standards) to remain at the cutting edge. This choice is coupled with 100% French development by stable and qualified teams. It guarantees digital sovereignty and fine-tuned adaptation to customer needs.
‘In an environment where IT projects often drift off course, our rigour in defining requirements and real objectives makes all the difference.’
– Jean-Claude Hippomène, Revue des Ingénieurs Mines #530, December 2025
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e-PdP and Tracks: Nerya's technological pillars
Nerya's flagship solutions stand out for their ease of use and powerful analytics. e-PdP revolutionises prevention plans by promoting seamless collaboration between service providers and internal companies. Paperless, it speeds up adoption by external stakeholders and standardises practices without paperwork. As soon as an intervention is described, it automatically identifies the risks and possible co-activities.
Tracks excels at managing work permits and lockouts. It combines maintenance, operational and safety constraints for smooth operation. This avoids non-value-added time and unnecessary validations. ‘The system aligns practices, avoids variations between sites and limits risky behaviour,’ explains Hippomène. The figures speak for themselves: more than 30,000 people connected daily, 576,000 permits issued and 17,500 prevention plans created.
Nerya complements its offering with modules such as SPS for managing maintenance projects, providing precise control of scope and real-time performance indicators. These tools are perfectly suited to all high-risk environments, from Seveso sites to critical infrastructure such as the Rennes metro.
A renowned customer ecosystem and challenges overcome
Nerya appeals to manufacturers exposed to dramatic consequences: major pollution, environmental damage, disruption of vital infrastructure. Its clients include Naval Group, Michelin, Bosch, BASF, Eni, Orano and Terrega. ‘The greater the risk, the more sought-after our solutions are,’ notes the CEO. These giants demand flawless traceability and perfect security, which Nerya delivers through detailed analysis of each intervention.
The speed of deployment is impressive. At sites that are paper-based, the transformation is visible within three months, with satisfaction surveys regularly exceeding 16/20 among all stakeholders, both internal and external. This excellence is based on a promise kept: reducing human risk while optimising processes without unnecessary time loss. A typical example at a Seveso site shows how Tracks avoids fictitious authorisation requests, aligning teams and minimising hidden costs.
Safety and efficiency: Nerya's signature balance for controlling industrial operations
Beyond prevention, Nerya excels in the synergy between safety and performance. ‘Safety remains the primary objective, but it must coexist with real operational efficiency. For our customers, the return on investment is immediate,’ emphasises Hippomène. The software integrates prevention into the daily routine of maintenance technicians, eliminating unnecessary validations and wasted energy on fictitious tasks.
This approach limits inter-site variations, standardises without rigidity, and prevents accidents with multiple impacts (human, financial, environmental). The Nerya Club, which brings together customers for co-financed innovation projects, accelerates this virtuous circle by incorporating feedback from the field for relevant developments. Compared to other solutions on the market, Nerya stands out for its high level of specialisation, rapid ROI and successful deployments among global leaders.
Broader horizons between internationalisation and diversification
Driven by its major accounts, Nerya is naturally expanding internationally. Groups such as Michelin and Naval Group are exporting its solutions abroad, opening up new markets. In addition, growing demand is emerging from less risky but demanding sectors, such as:
hospitals to secure technical interventions;
universities for laboratory maintenance;
amusement parks for flawless operation; local authorities for infrastructure optimisation.
This expansion validates the universality of the Nerya model, which can be applied wherever safety and efficiency matter. Developed in France by dedicated teams, it ensures total control of functionalities, with exceptional relevance and complete digital sovereignty.
Nerya is a catalyst for industrial excellence that transforms risks into competitive opportunities. With tailor-made support, an active community with the Nerya Club and field-proven tools, adopt solutions today that combine absolute safety and measurable performance.
👉 The future of secure and efficient industry starts here, with Nerya.
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