Cork firm launches with €5m investment

A NEW single-source Irish environmental, health, and safety company has officially launched in Cork with an investment of €5m.

Led by Cork environment, health and safety (EHS) specialist Chris Mee, EHS International currently has a team of 20 and hopes to create at least 80 new jobs within the next 12 months.

The company’s new Irish offices are based in Monahan Rd in Cork and in Ballymount, Dublin. The €5m investment includes a fire and rescue training facility which is currently in development in Little Island.

The organisation’s CEO Mr Mee spoke about his excitement about getting started.

“With over 30 years of frontline experience in the EHS fields, I know the landscape very well, and we have identified a gap in the current market,” he said.

“Companies require a comprehensive, single-source service provider for their essential environment, health, and safety needs, and not a variety of suppliers. We want to help our clients save time and money while ensuring they are getting the best advice, assistance, and results.”

He outlined his ambitions for the company.

“To this end, we have assembled a large and impressive team of senior EHS and management experts with extensive knowledge, skills, and experience,” he said.

“Furthermore, we have solidified strategic alliances with various EHS partners, such as leading Irish occupational health provider Cognate Health.

“We are also committed to carrying out several strategic acquisitions over the next 12 months. This highlights our unwavering dedication to excellence and growth.

“We want to lead the way in best solutions for our sector, positioning us as the premier EHS provider, not only in Ireland and the UK, but further afield.”

The company has assembled a senior team in the areas of finance; EHS operations; mergers and acquisitions; EHS-related projects; and technology strategies. Other specialties include food safety, recruitment and fire-related solutions.

It is currently on a recruitment drive for senior specialists and graduates in safety, environment, and related management areas.