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Impressive Growth for Confidential Data Shredding Company

Shred Direct – North East based confidential data shredding company – is celebrating its two year anniversary with a new vehicle, some impressive contract wins and an expected 20% increase in turnover this year.

The company was established by former Newcastle United professional footballer, Graeme Carter in May 2013 and since then has experienced steady growth. The company marked its first year anniversary by taking on a new member of staff - bringing the team to a total of three - and has most recently, for its second year anniversary, acquired a new vehicle which will allow the company to effectively serve its ever growing client base.

Speaking of the businesses success so far Graeme said “I’m delighted with the success of the business to date and long may it continue. I’ve worked in the industry for over 20 years, setting up my own business back in 2000, which was bought by a major waste company in 2009 and which I then went onto work for. I really enjoyed my time there but nothing compares to having your own business and seeing the results of hard work and dedication, so I formed Shred Direct. “

The business experienced a £100,000 turnover in its first year which has increased by an impressive 20% as it enters into its third year of business. It has also recently signed a contract with Newcastle Building Society to provide a confidential data collection and destruction service to its headquarters and smaller surrounding branches.

“The new contract win means a great deal for the business, added Graeme. Not only has it secured future growth for Shred Direct but working with such an established and recognised company adds a great deal of weight to our credentials.

“Identity fraud is a huge problem and our job is to ensure clients are constantly reassured and risk free by making sure their confidential documents are destroyed compliantly, securely and in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Word of mouth from satisfied customers has facilitated our growth substantially and, for us, is real recognition of the high standard of service we provide”.

The company has an extensive client base of over 300 businesses and works with a number of accountants, solicitors, law firms and SMEs which require the company’s services on a regular basis.

Janet Place, Practice Manager at Richmond Anderson Goudie Solicitors, a recent client of Shred Direct, commented “This firm has used Shred Direct for a number of years. They have always provided us with a first class service, the staff are always on time, courteous and extremely helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Shred Direct provide certificates of destruction to prove our confidential material has been securely destroyed, which is essential to our business.”

Based in Shotton Colliery, Shred Direct provide a confidential data destruction service for clients across the North East region.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Shred Direct .