Knife life is one of the most important aspects to consider when you are looking at the productivity of your shredding system, knowing how to identify when the lifespan of a chamber or determining when it needs to be replaced is key to keeping your system running at optimum levels. So how do you know when to replace your knives? There are a few simple ways any operator can do t …

The primary focus of mobile document shredding is to provide a more secure and cost-effective means for the disposal of confidential or sensitive materials. The concept has been successfully implemented in many North American and European cities. Once introduced, mobile document shredding often becomes the customer’s preferred method of confidential record disposal. Most …

Top 4 Reasons to Purchase a Paper Collection Truck vs a Box TruckBox trucks have been used as multi-purpose vehicles over decades for storing and transporting a wide range of items and products. In the shredding industry, box trucks are typically used to transfer paper collection bins from the customer back to the facility. While this may seem like a cost-effective way of compl …

Making the move to start a shredding business is a big step. However, you’re not alone in your venture. In the States, the government has implemented the Section 179 tax deduction that lets a business deduct the full purchase price of equipment in the year it is purchased instead of writing off small amounts. The best part is the Section 179 deduction applies to both new and …

What's the difference between single, dual and quad shaft shredders? With so many different shredders on the market it may be overwhelming to understand which shredder would work best for you. Many shredder manufacturers sell three main types of plant-based shredders: single shaft, dual shaft, and quad shaft. So, what are the differences between them, and how can you know which …