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AccuShred Launches “Shred Cancer” Program to Support

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northwest Ohio Affiliate

Company introduces Pink Shred Bins to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.

(Toledo, Ohio, August 16, 2011):  AccuShred, an information destruction and electronics recycling company headquartered in Toledo, has introduced “Shred Cancer”, an innovative program to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.  Shred Cancer encourages AccuShred customers to display and use the company’s secure Pink Shred Bins throughout the year for holding their sensitive information to be destroyed, and to make a donation for each bin AccuShred services.  AccuShred will then match the customer’s contribution, with 100% of the money going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northwest Ohio Affiliate.

AccuShred is among the first information destruction companies in the country to utilize secure Pink Shred Bins and its Shred Cancer program is unique in the industry.   AccuShred sales manager Jeff Green believes the Shred Cancer program, with its donation-matching feature, is a great example of how local companies can make a significant impact on their community.  “Breast cancer has affected so many families in this community,” he said.  “By getting a little creative and working together with our customers and the Komen organization, we’ll be able to make a meaningful and ongoing impact on their behalf.”

To launch its Shred Cancer campaign, AccuShred has acquired an inventory of Pink Shred Bins; established a special accounting and reporting system to ensure that all customer contributions are accurately credited, matched and paid; and is actively discussing the program with its customers and prospective customers.  The company hopes to raise even more money by making an additional contribution – above and beyond its matching offer – for any company that first becomes an AccuShred customer before September 25, 2011, the date of the Komen Race for the Cure, the organization’s signature event that attracts nearly 20,000 participants.

Mary J. Westphal, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northwest Ohio Affiliate thinks the Shred Cancer program is exciting news for the organization.  “We’re thrilled that AccuShred has found such a visible way to support our cause in Northwest Ohio,” she said.  “The more Pink Shred Bins we see at companies throughout the region, the more support we have for putting an end to breast cancer.”

About AccuShred

AccuShred (www.accushred.net) began operation in 2002 and was the area’s first AAA NAID-Certified information destruction firm.  The company provides on-site and off-site document destruction service and is an EPA Approved vendor for electronic waste recycling. AccuShred is a subsidiary of the State Paper and Metal Company.

Area businesses interested in participating or learning more about the Shred Cancer program are encouraged to contact AccuShred toll-free at 800-747-3341 or 419-244-SHRED (7473), or via the company’s Shred Cancer website at www.shredcancer.com.

PHOTO: This photo of a Pink Shred Bin may be used in conjunction with this news release.

CONTACT:

Jeff Green
Sales Manager
(419) 244-7473
jgreen@accushred.net

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Toledo-Based AccuShred Acquires Metro Secure Shred

Purchase expands information destruction company’s client base in Ohio, Michigan

(Toledo, Ohio, June 28, 2011):  AccuShred, an information destruction and electronics recycling company headquartered in Toledo, has acquired Metro Secure Shred, a mobile document shredding company based in Temperance, Michigan.  The acquisition makes AccuShred one of the largest privately-held information destruction companies in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

AccuShred president Nate Segall cited the additional service capacity his company gains as the most important benefit of the acquisition.  “By adding Metro Secure Shred’s shredding trucks, staff and customers to our existing organization, we can continue to enhance our service levels and stay ahead of the increasing demand for information destruction services.”

The U.S. information destruction industry is growing rapidly, driven by an emphasis on environmental responsibility and a heightened need to protect private information.  As businesses and organizations of all types pursue Green initiatives and compliance with new regulations – the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) are all examples of recent legislation which impacts how private information must be handled – demand for professional information destruction services has intensified.  With its focus on security and reliability, AccuShred has helped hundreds of entities in the region solve such issues.

Metro Secure Shred’s excellent reputation for service to customers, including the Toledo Police Department and General Motors Powertrain was deemed to be a strong fit with AccuShred.  Mark Seeger, president of Metro Secure Shred, will join AccuShred as an information security professional.

“As demand for information destruction grows, so too will the requirements for experience and professionalism,” said Segall.  “We think bringing Metro Secure Shred into the AccuShred family raises the bar for service excellence and expertise in this region.”

About AccuShred

AccuShred (www.accushred.net) began operation in 2002 and was the area’s first AAA NAID-Certified information destruction firm.  The company provides on-site and off-site document destruction service and is an EPA Approved vendor for electronic waste recycling.  AccuShred is a subsidiary of the State Paper and Metal Company.

Area businesses are encouraged to contact AccuShred Toll Free at 800-747-3341 or 419-244-SHRED (7473) directly to inquire about routine shredding service, one-time purges or computer recycling.

CONTACT:
Jeff Green
Sales Manager
(419) 244-7473
jgreen@accushred.net

(Toledo, Ohio – June 11, 2008) Nate Segall, Vice President of AccuShred, a Toledo, Ohio-based data destruction company, has announced Jeff Green and Ian Mikolajczak have joined the staff of the organization to further enhance its role as a leader in information protection, recycling, and green technology.

“Jeff and Ian come to AccuShred with differing backgrounds but with much in common,” said Segall. “Both are dedicated team members who we can rely upon to help continue growing our business as more and more companies are looking for a strong partner to meet their shredding and recycling needs.”

Green – with a very fitting last name to-be-sure – will serve as the organization’s Sales and Marketing Manager. Previously with Huntington Bank, Green comes to AccuShred with several years of management consulting and marketing experience. He is a proud graduate of Michigan State University and received his MBA from the University of Toledo. Extremely active in the community, Green supports organizations including The University of Toledo Alumni Association, EPIC Toledo and United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo’s Young Leadership Division.

Mikolajczak joins the customer service team as a mobile and warehouse security professional. He is a Toledo native who graduated from E. L. Bowsher High School before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. Stationed at Camp Pendelton, CA for four years, he served in Iraq for two tours of duty and received numerous decorations including the Combat Action Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Mikolajczak will work directly with AccuShred customers to implement the company’s data destruction services.

About AccuShred: AccuShred, LLC provides secure destruction of obsolete files, computer disks, CDs, audio and video tapes, books, X-rays, photographs, uniforms, computer hard drives, electronic devices, security IDs and more. The company provides both on-site and facility-based information destruction services for clients in the Northern Ohio, Southeastern Michigan and Northwestern Indiana areas. AccuShred is the first company in Northwestern Ohio to obtain the coveted AAA Certification, the industry’s highest professional certification for information destruction. In addition, AccuShred is covered by the industry’s only Professional Liability Insurance coverage specifically designed for document destruction service providers. Sensitive customer information is destroyed quickly and securely every time. AccuShred is a division of State Paper & Metal Company, a respected name in the recycling industry for more than 70 years. For more information, visit www.accushred.net.