Local Recycling Firm Turns to New Business Unit Certified to Dice Documents

by Mary-Beth McLaughlin, Toledo Blade Business Writer

After 64 years of recycling everything from newspaper to metal, it was only natural that customers turned to State Paper & Metal Co., Inc, when they needed help shredding sensitive documents. The requests were so frequent that the Toledo company's owners decided recently to launch AccuShred, a division dedicated solely to the destruction of sensitive documents, such as health-care information, and business-related paperwork.  

They have renovated a nearby building, secured it with locks and video cameras, and been certified by the National Association for Information Destruction. "Recycling commodities has always been a roller coaster ride," said Nate Segall, vice president of the family-owned business at 1118 W. Central Ave. "This is a recession-proof business, and it's going to help smooth out the highs and lows."

President Barry Gudelman and Mr. Segall said the company should grow slowly. "We hope to be doing this for years," said Mr Gudelman.

Read the Rest of the article at AccuShred's website.