FORT MILL, SC — November 17th, 2025 — Shred America, the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, is proud to announce its acquisition of Papersmith Mobile Shredding, a respected, family-operated shredding provider that has served customers with integrity and reliability for over 40 years. This strategic acquisition strengthens Shred America’s continued expansion and further enhances its ability to provide secure, dependable, national information destruction services.

Under the agreement, Papersmith’s staff will join the Shred America family, ensuring customers experience a seamless transition while continuing to work with the familiar team they’ve trusted for decades.

Ron Smith, owner of Papersmith Mobile Shredding

“After 40 years of serving our community, finding the right partner to carry our mission forward was extremely important to me. Shred America has built a reputation on integrity, service, and putting customers first. I’m thrilled for Papersmith to join the Shred America family, and I’m confident this partnership will bring tremendous value to the customers and team members who mean so much to us.”

Ryan Richard, CEO of Shred America

“Papersmith is a trusted name with a long history of excellent service, and we are honored to continue that legacy. Bringing their experienced team into Shred America strengthens our operations and expands our ability to provide secure information destruction services nationwide. We’re excited for what this next chapter means for both companies—and especially for the customers who will benefit from enhanced service capabilities.”

Ray Barry, President of Shred America

“We are thrilled to welcome the Papersmith team to Shred America. Their 40-year history of doing things the right way aligns perfectly with our culture and commitment to service. As the fastest-growing information destruction company in the U.S., partnerships like this allow us to grow while staying true to our core values. We look forward to building on their strong foundation and delivering even more value to customers.”

With this acquisition, Shred America continues their rapid national expansion, offering secure shredding and information destruction services backed by unmatched customer service, a veteran-led leadership team, and a people-first culture.

About Shred America

Shred America is the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, providing secure, compliant, and reliable shredding services to businesses nationwide. With a veteran-owned leadership team and a commitment to operational excellence, Shred America delivers industry-leading service backed by a national network of trusted professionals.

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