Cork founded firm EHS International launches with €5m investment 

The company, led by Cork businessman Chris Mee is to create 100 jobs over the next year

At the launch of EHS International, the new single-source Irish environmental, health and safety (EHS) company is Chris Mee, CEO, EHS International. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM PHOTO

EHS International, a new single-source Irish environmental, health and safety (EHS) company has officially launched today with an investment of €5m. 

Led by Cork businessman and EHS specialist Chris Mee, the company currently has a team of 20, with plans to create at least another 80 new jobs both nationally and internationally within the next 12 months.  

The company’s new Irish offices are based in Monahan Road in Cork and in Ballymount, Dublin, with the firm's €5m investment including a 1.5-acre state-of-the-art Fire and Rescue training facility, which is being developed in Little Island, Cork.  

Speaking at the launch, EHS International CEO, Chris Mee said, “With over 30 years of front-line experience in the EHS fields, I know the landscape very well and we have identified a gap in the current market. 

At the launch of EHS International are (l-r): Mary Foley, EHS Training; Chris Mee, CEO EHS International; and Will Hogan, Director of Acquisitions & Investments, EHS International.

"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 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 with managers in areas including Finance, EHS Operations, Mergers and Acquisitions, EHS-related projects, Technology strategies, Food Safety, Recruitment and fire-related solutions. 

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