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Who are the best manufacturers of paper shredders
One of the most important things to think about when selecting a paper shredder is which brand name to go with. There are a lot of paper shredder manufacturers out there, so how do you know which ones are good? This Hub will help you out because it contains information about the best shredder manufacturers. Check them out.
Fellowes. If there’s a star of the paper shredder world, it’s definitely Fellowes. This company makes some of the most popular paper shredders in the world and their name is almost synonymous with document destruction. The company got its start way back in 1917 when a man named Henry Fellowes started the Bankers Box Company, a business known for producing storage boxes. (It wasn’t until 1983 that the company adopted the Fellowes name.) The company has been so successful that it operates offices all over the world in countries such as Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom. (Fellowes’ home office is in Itasca, Illinois.)
Fellowes makes paper shredders that are ideal for personal, office, and heavy-duty use. Some of their most popular machines are part of the Powershred and Intellishred lineups. A lot of their devices have SafeSense technology that cause the shredder to stop running if there are foreign objects too close to the feed opening. This feature greatly reduces the risk of injury and makes Fellowes’ smaller shredders ideal for environments in which there are children. (Pets, too.) Also, many Fellowes shredders offer jam-free performance and great warranties. One of their standout devices is the Powershred HS-880 which can run continuously, has a 59-gallon waste bin, and offers Level 6 security – the highest amount possible.
GBC. General Binding Corporation – more commonly known as GBC – is very famous for their high-quality bookbinding equipment. (Their plastic comb binding machines are especially popular.) The company was started in 1947 in Chicago and is now headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In addition to binding equipment, GBC makes laminators, laminating film and pouches, binding supplies, and some of the best shredders on the market.
GBC paper shredders are manufactured for a variety of uses and there’s one for just about every shredding need. They make smaller shredders that can be used at home and in small offices, as well as machines with roomy waste bins and high levels of security for departmental use. Their Shredmaster series features machines that offer easy operation and terrific warranties, well as well as protection from identity theft. One of their best-selling units is the Style+, a cross-cut device that looks extremely modern and can even shred credit cards.
MBM. This is a company that’s based in Charleston, South Carolina and is known for producing great shredders, as well as other paper handling products (guillotine cutters, booklet makers, folders). MBM’s parent company is IDEAL Krug & Priester which is based in Germany just like Dahle.
The paper shredders that are manufactured by MBM are ideal for office use and there are even some – such as the DestroyIt 5009 – that can be used in industrial environments. These machines are very durable, offer excellent amounts of security, and have contemporary appearances to complement any office setting. One of the best devices is the DestroyIt 2240, a deskside shredder that completely shreds documents, can handle paper clips and staples, and has a thermally protect motor that won’t overheat. For multi-person use, the DestroyIt 4005 is the way to go. It has a 59-gallon waste bin, can process up to 20 sheets at a time, and is able to handle items up to 16″ wide.
Martin Yale. Like Fellowes and GBC, Martin Yale is another company that got its start in the 20th century (1940 to be exact) and manufactures different types of office machines and supplies. Some of their products include paper cutters, letter openers, and folding machines. The company’s headquarters are located in Wabash, Indiana.
As far as their paper shredders are concerned, they’re fantastic. Martin Yale paper shredders are available in both strip- and cross-cut varieties they can give you a lot of security whether you’re shredding personal correspondence or financial data from your business. Some of Martin Yale’s machines can even handle electronic media (CD’s, floppy disks, etc.) They even manufacture the ScriptStroyer, a machine that can destroy prescription bottles so hospitals, clinics, and the like can comply with the Health insurance Portability and accountability Act (HIPAA). The company also markets shredders under the Intimus name. These are some of the most esteemed machines in the industry and they come with excellent warranties.
Dahle. Dahle North America is a subsidiary of Dahle Burotechnik GmbH, a company based in Germany. Dahle is known for making a variety of high-quality products including stack cutters, rotary trimmers, scissors, pencil sharpeners, and staplers. The company got started in 1930 by Wilhelm Dahle who originally started off by manufacturing pencil sharpener components.
Dahle’s paper shredders are first-rate and are especially good for departmental use. They tend to offer a lot of security and there are a number of them that can shred CD’s, paper clips, and so on. The company even offers a lineup of high-capacity shredders that can handle thousands of sheets of paper every day. There’s also a number of shredders that offer Level 6 security including the Dahle 20394. This machine has received NSA/CSS approval so it can be used for confidential documents.
These are just a few of the paper shredder manufacturers you should check out, but it’s a terrific start. Each one of these companies – Fellowes, GBC, MBM, Martin Yale, and Dahle – make high-quality shredders that can help you out with your document destruction needs. If you’re in the market for a paper shredder, you really can’t go wrong with a machine from ones of these companies, so check them out today. You’re bound to find a shredder that has all the features you need.
< Over the years, a number of customers have asked me whether they can use twin loop wire with their plastic comb binding machine. These customers often don’t want to have to buy a brand new machine but like the look and feel of twin loop wire binding. However, the answer to their question isn’t as simple as it seems. You see, they actually do make twin loop wire that is designed to work with the plastic comb binding hole pattern. With that said, if you want to use these wires you are going to need a way to close the wires. What is Spiral-O Wire? Let me explain a little bit more…There is a product that we carry called Spiral-O Wire. This wire has 19 loops and is designed to work with the hole pattern from a plastic comb binding machine. Spiral-O Wire is sometimes called Wire Combs or Ibico Wire and was originally designed for use with some of the older Ibico binding machines. A number of the older Ibico plastic comb binding machines also included a twin loop wire closer on the front of them to allow users to use both plastic combs and wire. This 19 loop wire was designed for this purpose. What Equipment is Needed? As the Ibico brand has been phased out by GBC and all of the older Ibico plastic binding machines have been replaced with new models, they no longer have the twin loop wire closer on the front of them. This presents a problem in trying to use these spiral-o wires since you can’t use the wires without a way to close them. One of the only options left is to purchase a Twin Loop wire closer. However, since twin loop wire closers are not incredibly cheap this option usually only appeals to users who have larger electric plastic comb binding machines. Otherwise, it is often advisable to simply buy a low end 3:1 pitch twin loop wire binding machine (the supplies are cheaper). This being said, if you have one of the older Ibico binding machines that has a wire closer included you are in luck. The Spiral-O binding supplies that we carry will work perfectly with your machine and you will be able to use both plastic combs and wire depending on your needs. These Spiral-O binding supplies are available in Black, Silver, White, Blue and Red and in sizes up to 1″ in diameter. If you aren’t sure what type of wire binding supplies that you need to work with your machine simply give us a call. Our trained sales representatives will be glad to help you find the correct supplies for use with your machine.(Read More)
