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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