Simply Shredding’s impressive growth has be achieved by appointing companies - mainly in the removals industry - as local branches and supporting them with technical advice, shredding services and marketing know-how. For an annual fee of £250 + VAT, partner companies are able to use the Simply Shredding branding and are given an exclusive page on the company’s website where customers are able to make enquiries and search for their local branch. 

There is usually no requirement for branches to have their own shredding equipment as material is collected from the branch by Simply Shredding and taken to the nearest hub for destruction. However, a handful of branches in remote areas have invested in shredders and balers to reduce transport costs and Simply Shredding has help them buy the equipment.   

Director Andy Dickerson said, “At the moment the majority of our branches are removal companies, but we also have self storage companies joining us and were keen to encourage more to come on board.  People are very aware these days about document security, whether it’s their personal papers or commercial material, and it’s something people and businesses will need for the foreseeable future. Our branch owners are enjoying a valuable additional revenue stream that involves very little work or investment.” 

Simply Shredding is very aware of its environmental responsibilities and all shredded paper is recycled and returned to the market.  The company also supports the Woodland Trust and has, with the help of its branches, planted over 200 native oak trees across the UK during the past four years. 

There are still parts of the UK not yet covered by the Simply Shredding network and Andy will be pleased to hear from suitable companies in areas including; Berkshire, Oxfordshire, South Wales, the North East, Nottinghamshire, Devon, Cornwall and the east of Scotland. 

Picture: Simply Shredding.