Chemishield has taken on strategic investment and has revealed its next phase of growth will include expanding into North America.
Chemishield, a digital platform transforming chemical waste management in laboratories, has today revealed the creation of 50 new roles across its Irish operations.
The company has also confirmed that Malcolm Bell, the CEO of Envetec Sustainable Technologies, has made a strategic investment in the company and joined its board of directors.
“Chemishield sits at the intersection of safety, sustainability, and digital transformation”
It said the creation of 50 new roles over the next 18 months will support Chemishield’s next phase of growth, which includes expanding into North America, increased customer acquisition, and new product development.
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“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 full-time employees across sales, support and tech.”
The investment by Bell represents an important new phase for Chemishield. 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he has spearheaded the implementation of clean technologies that enable global organisations to transition from outdated, traditional waste practices to circular, data-driven solutions for treating regulated medical waste.
“Chemishield sits at the intersection of safety, sustainability, and digital transformation,” said Malcolm Bell, founder and CEO of Envetec.
“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.”
Chemishield’s cloud-based platform replaces outdated, manual systems with user-friendly digital tools that automate waste classification, regulatory labeling, and compliance reporting in real time.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.
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.
The company focuses on key sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, and food and beverages. Its waste segregation module is the first of its kind, enabling EH&S and lab teams to eliminate errors at the source while enhancing data capture and waste stream traceability.
Main image: Malcom Bell, Envetec CEO, pictured with Kevin Walsh, Chemishield CEO
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