About Us

Corporate History

Shred-it was founded by the late Greg Brophy in 1988. Shred-it's success has been built on the strengths of our people and an uncompromising commitment compliance, responsive service and total customer satisfaction.

Given our commitments, it’s not surprising over the past 20 years has been one of tremendous growth and accomplishment. We have seen our organization grow to more than 140 branches, servicing over 150,000 clients on 5 continents.


Corporate Timeline
1988 Shred-it is founded in Toronto, Canada
1990 Shred-it expands across Canada
1993 Shred-it enters U.S. market
1995 Shred-it starts operations in Asia
1996 Shred-it starts operations in South America
1998 Shred-it starts operations in Europe
1999 Shred-it starts operations in United Kingdom and Ireland
2000 Shred-it starts operations in South Africa
2002 Shred-it starts manufacturing industrial
shredding equipment
2004 Greg Brophy Charitable Foundation established (formerly called the Securit Foundation)
2005 Shred-it starts manufacturing secure consoles
2007 Shred-it client base grows to over 150,000
2008 Shred-it saves over 9 million trees each year



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