Shred America acquires Missouri company

Shred America, Fort Mill, South Carolina, has acquired Shred One KC, an Independence, Missouri-based National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) certified company. The purchase marks Shred America’s second acquisition.

“Shred America was such a natural fit, and their offer, combined with their culture and track record of growth and customer service, made the decision to sell Shred One KC an easy one,” says Job One/Shred One KC CEO Aaron Martin.

Shred One KC’s mission-based operation is a division of Job One, which employs adults with disabilities. The social enterprise grew steadily from 2004, the year it was founded, to serve over 250 commercial customers and one of the largest government organizations in the nation, according to Shred America.

Shred America is a veteran-owned document and information destruction company that has offices in South Carolina (Carolina Shred), Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia and Pennsylvania. The company also provides national coverage through its Shred America Partner Network and has grown from one truck to more than 20 trucks in four years and has clients in more than 40 states.

“We are very excited about expanding our service area into Kansas City and partnering with Job One KC moving forward,” says Ray Barry, a Shred America partner. “We love the mission of Job One, and we look forward to continuing the great service Shred One KC’s clients have come to expect while aligning with the mission and community involvement.”

Shred America partner Ryan Richard adds, "Shred America is excited to expand into the Kansas City market. ShredOne KC/JobOne built a great business, and we're looking forward to expanding the customer base and continuing exceptional customer service. Partnering with JobOne and its amazing mission of supporting and employing adults with disabilities is also a very rewarding perk!"