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Waste management firm Chemishield to create 50 new Irish jobs
Chemical waste management company Chemishield has announced the creation of 50 new roles across its Irish operations.
The jobs will be filled in the next 18 months, the company has said, and will support Chemishield's next phase of growth which will include its expansion into North America.
As well as its geographical expansion, the company is also aiming for increased customer acquisition and new product development.
The company has also announced that Malcolm Bell, the CEO of Envetec Sustainable Technologies, has made a strategic investment in the company and joined its board of directors.
The investment represents an important new phase for Chemishield, with firm said, with Mr Bell boasting "an impressive track record in businesses such as healthcare, life sciences, and sustainability."
'Malcolm's decision to join Chemishield highlights the scale of the opportunity ahead,' said Kevin Walsh, founder and CEO of Chemishield.
'We are changing how chemical and lab waste is managed at its source, and Malcolm's strategic insight, proven track record, and experience scaling companies will be essential as we grow our platform and expand our partnerships. Over the next 18 months, we expect to onboard up to 50 FTEs across sales, support and tech.'
Chemishield's cloud-based platform replaces older manual systems with digital tools that automate waste classification, regulatory labelling, and compliance reporting. The software helps organisations reduce risk, cut costs, and meet ESG goals while supporting broader digital transformation agendas.
'Chemishield sits at the intersection of safety, sustainability, and digital transformation," said Malcolm Bell, founder and CEO of Envetec. 'With rising demand across essential industries, Chemishield is uniquely positioned to scale and set a new benchmark for compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.'
In addition to its expansion, the company is also exploring white-label opportunities with global environmental service providers. Chemishield focuses on key sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, and food and beverages.
Its waste segregation module is the first of its kind, enabling environmental, health and safety, and lab teams to eliminate errors at the source while enhancing data capture and waste stream traceability.
