Chemishield, the digital platform for chemical waste management in laboratories, has announced the creation of 50 new roles across its Irish operations.

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 announcement of 50 new roles over the next 18 months will support Chemishield’s next phase of growth, which includes expanding into North America, increasing customer acquisition, and new product development. 

And the company say, the investment by Mr Bell represents an important new phase for Chemishield.

Mr Bell boasts an impressive track record in businesses such as healthcare, life sciences, and sustainability.

As the founder and CEO of Envetec, he has spearheaded the implementation of clean technologies that enable global organisations to transition from outdated, traditional waste practices to circular, data-driven solutions for treating regulated medical waste. 

“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Chemishield’s cloud-based platform replaces outdated, manual systems with user-friendly digital tools that automate waste classification, regulatory labeling, and compliance reporting in real time.

Designed for safety and simplicity, the software helps organizations reduce risk, cut costs, and meet ESG goals while supporting their broader digital transformation agendas. 

“Chemishield sits at the intersection of safety, sustainability, and digital transformation," said Bell.

“The platform delivers clear value for labs and research-intensive industries by making compliance effortless and intuitive.

“With rising demand across essential industries, Chemishield is uniquely positioned to scale and set a new benchmark for compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.” 

The investment will support Chemishield’s next phase of growth, which includes expansion into North America, increased customer acquisition, and new product development that integrates AI and real-time analytics.

The company is also exploring white-label opportunities with global environmental service providers. 

Photo: Malcom Bell, Envetec CEO (left) pictured with Kevin Walsh, Chemishield CEO