Fort Mill, SC — December 1, 2025 — Shred America, the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, is proud to announce its acquisition of Magnolia Document Shredding, a respected Mississippi-based shredding provider known for reliable, customer-centered service. This strategic acquisition strengthens Shred America’s continued expansion across the Southeast and further enhances its ability to provide secure, dependable, national information destruction services.

Under the agreement, Magnolia Document Shredding’s staff will join the Shred America family, ensuring customers experience a seamless transition while continuing to work with the familiar team they have trusted for years.

Chris Lafferty, Owner of Magnolia Document Shredding

“Serving Meridian and surrounding communities has been an honor, and choosing the right partner to continue that service was critical to me. Shred America understands what it means to take care of customers, and they have built a reputation on integrity and trust. Knowing our clients will be supported by a national leader while still receiving local, personal service allows me to step forward confidently. I’m proud to see Magnolia join the Shred America team.”

Ryan Richard, CEO of Shred America

“Magnolia Document Shredding has earned the trust of its customers by delivering consistent, high-quality service. We are honored to carry that reputation forward. Chris and his team have built something rooted in reliability and community values that align perfectly with our mission. Bringing Magnolia into our organization enhances our capabilities in Mississippi and creates new opportunities to deliver best-in-class information destruction services to customers across the region.”

Ray Barry, President of Shred America

“We are thrilled to welcome Magnolia Document Shredding to the Shred America family. Their history of doing things the right way and putting customers first reflects the culture we strive to maintain every day. Acquisitions like this allow us to grow while staying true to our principles as a veteran-owned company. We look forward to building on Magnolia’s strong foundation and delivering even more value to the communities they have proudly served.”

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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