How do I Effectively Destroy CAC (Common Access Cards)?

May 13, 2016 at 3:03 pm by SEM

What is a CAC Card? 

A common access card (CAC) is a smart card that serves as a standard form of identification for active-duty, uniformed service personnel, Selected Reserve, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees, and other various eligible contractor personnel.

The CAC card typically allows selected personnel to enter controlled buildings and spaces along with direct access to DoD computer systems and network. There are four main types of CAC card depending on your role and status: Armed Forces, US DoD and/or Uniformed Services, US DoD and/or Uniformed Services for Civilians Accompanying the Armed Forces, and a US DoD and/or Uniformed Services and Privilege card. 

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A CAC not only provides access to highly sensitive areas, but also contains a significant amount of personally identifiable information (PII). Due to the sensitivity of the data and the access these cards provide, the need to effectively destroy them when no longer needed is a critical security issue. 

Very few office shredders are appropriate for dog tag shredding, which is why SEM has introduced the IDShred product line. This line of products easily and securely destroy media containing PII stored on CACs, IDs, credit cards, dog tags, and more. 

The SEM Model 0201 is a high capacity ID media shredder and is our line’s low volume solution. Our 0201 is specially designed for the destruction of plastic common access card (CAC) IDs, licenses, credit cards, and badges. This portable, quiet, and clean device is the perfect addition to any office with smaller volumes of end-of-life plastic ID material.  

The SEM Model DS-400 is our medium volume solution and is a maximum high security and multi-use office disintegrator. This versatile and portable device is user-friendly and designed to destroy CAC IDs, licenses, plastic and metal credit cards, badges, and dog tags. Our model DS-400 can also securely destroy paper, CDs, key tape, and other media stored on smaller forms of e-media such as flash and thumb drives, solid state drives (SSDs), and SIM chips.

The last model in the IDShred Line is our SEM Model 1012/5 disintegrator. This device is a high volume solution for all ID materials (even the toughest metal credit cards!). Similar to the DS-400, the 1012/5 disintegrator can easily destroy paper, optical media, key tape, licenses, plastic and metal credit cards (including Titanium and thick metal), and dog tags.

At SEM we have an array of disintegrators and devices to meet any regulation. Any one of our exceptional sales team members are more than happy to help answer any questions you may have and help determine which machine will best meet your destruction needs.

Sustainability at SEM: Our Commitment Goes Beyond Just Words

February 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm by SEM

What does sustainability mean to you? 

Does it mean creating and maintaining a balance between the environment and economy? Or does it mean simply adding recycling and composting to your routine?

To SEM, sustainability means developing new processes and procedures to help conserve Earth’s natural resources and environment for future generations and leaving our home better off than we found it. 

We offer a plethora of products that are equipped with energy saving motors, special steel rotors, and other green solutions. For example, our disintegrators are designed with energy saving motors and precision balanced solid steel rotors that use less horsepower and electrical consumption. These small additions help cut down on up to 20% energy in comparison to other competitor models. For an even greener disintegrator option, we have our SEM VKE Green Disintegrator Kits that include everything needed for ultimate operator and environmental health and safety.

While paper is universally considered recyclable, it’s not as easy to do so as one would think. That’s why we offer a state-of-the-art briquetting system (included in the VKE Green Disintegrator Kit) that reduces paper waste by up to 90%. Yes, 90%! Since shredded paper waste is typically bulky and messy, recyclers won’t accept it; however, our briquetting systems compact paper waste into hockey puck-like briquettes that are accepted by most recyclers, and can even be used as a fuel source. You can find out more information on our briquettor systems here.

SEM’s commitment to the environment is implemented not only through continuous review and improvement of our processes, products, and services but through everyday methods as well. At our headquarters and secondary locations, all our cardboard and paper are recycled, our office lights are sensor-activated as to not waste unneeded electricity, recycled materials are used in many of our products, we use green cleaning products, and SEM restrooms are even stocked with Green Earth Certified hand soap.

We are also sure to communicate our policy to our customers, employees, and all persons who work on our behalf as well as anyone visiting our head office. Any vehicle who is parked at our loading dock must turn of their engine while there in order to cut down on pollution and emissions. You can find out more about our sustainability options in our blog, Data Destruction and the Environment. 

Have Classified and Unclassified Data? Consider Going Dual Stream.

January 6, 2016 at 2:02 pm by SEM

At SEM, we often hear from folks starting from scratch to plan central destruction programs. One question that comes up is whether to treat all the material the same – one collection program, one destruction device, what is sometimes called single stream destruction.

Single stream destruction requires equipment that can meet the security rules for the most sensitive items. With classified documents in the mix, an NSA listed destruction device is required. Nowadays only one type of machine is practical for bulk classified destruction, namely a knife mill disintegrator. A disintegrator to destroy everything is a frequent choice.

However, there are some things to consider before choosing single stream. In the 150 to 500 pounds per hour destruction rate range, a mid-sized disintegrator can do the job in a fairly small space (say a 12’ x 14’ room). For throughput beyond that, especially 1,000 pounds per hour and up, disintegrators become more substantial systems, with conveyor feed, output to dumpsters or briquettors, and central control systems. These machines involve more logistics, supervision, and investment.

So, what’s an alternative to single stream?

The answer is dual stream destruction, where classified and unclassified materials are handled separately. By splitting them up, the destruction equipment can be smaller, lower cost, and easier to manage. The reason is that it is difficult to destroy material to the very small NSA mandated particle size.

Compared to general purpose destruction devices, the high security equipment is larger, heavier, more costly, and more challenging to maintain. So, reducing the quantity of material treated as classified allows for smaller, simpler, and lower cost equipment.

For unclassified materials, the gold standard destruction process is a crosscut paper shredder. These cut small, but not nearly as small as required for classified documents. A common particle size choice is 5/32” x 1 5/32” (about 4 mm x 40 mm metric), often referred to by the European designations “Level 3 or Level P-4”. Machines that cut in this size range with high throughput are often referred to as industrial shredders. These machines can handle from 150 to 2,000 pounds per hour, depending on the model. Compared to a disintegrator, an industrial shredder fits in a smaller space, makes less noise, requires less service, is more user friendly, and costs less money to purchase and maintain – often much less than half the price for the initial investment.

Which method is the right choice? It depends on the situation, the volume and mix of materials, the ability to police the separation of classified and CUI, budget, and more. This decision warrants a careful examination of the options.

For more information on these systems or any of our information destruction solutions, contact SEM today. We’re always happy to have a conversation about best practices and finding the solution that is right for you.

5 Things to Consider Before Building a Disintegrator System

June 18, 2015 at 10:28 am by SEM

If you are in need of a central information destruction solution that can shred high volumes of paper or mixed media, a disintegrator may be the answer. As the inventor of the disintegrator over 45 years ago, SEM has the proven expertise to determine which system is right for you.

The following are some steps to consider when determining which system is most appropriate.

1. SECURITY AND MATERIAL

This is the most important factor. It is important to know what type of material and the particle size required by your security team. NSA requires a 3/32” security screen for the destruction of classified paper and optical media. For unclassified information or material, a larger particle may be acceptable, just check with your security manager.

2. VOLUME/CAPACITY:

Disintegrators come in all sizes. The volume of material you will be destroying helps determine what size is right for you. There are two things needed to be determined. How many pounds of material will be destroyed on a weekly basis and how many working hours per day would you like to run the unit.

3. WASTE COLLECTION:

Disintegrators offer a few options for waste collection. The proper fan system is mostly dependent on the information in the prior two steps. With low to average volume disintegrators, standard single or dual bag fan systems are common. Large outside air collection systems or Briquettors may be needed for higher volume applications. SEM DISINTEGRATOR OPTIONS

4. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:

There are a variety of additional options that are available for disintegrator systems. These include sound reduction enclosures, conveyors, master control panels, Spare knives and security screens. An experienced SEM representative can help you choose the best options.

 

5. FACILITY SPACE AND 3-PHASE POWER AVAILABILITY:

Once a targeted system has been identified you must be sure your facility has a room with adequate space and 3-phase electrical power available to run the equipment. Layout drawings may be required depending on the disintegrator system.

SEM not only invented the disintegrator, we have been installing and supporting them since 1967. From installations in virtually every US Embassy throughout the world to locations throughout the USA, our team can work with you to create the most effective solution at the most economical price. Worried about the price? Look into building your centralized destruction system piece by piece over time instead. 

Here is Why You NEVER Want to Trust Your Data Security to an Outside Company

May 28, 2015 at 1:26 pm by SEM

Don’t be the next “identity theft” victim! Unfortunately, these types of crimes are far too common and seem to be accelerating at an alarming rate all over the country. Instituting an in-house, complete control document control program to shred sensitive documents, optical, magnetic, or solid state media is the most effective way to ensure your company and customers’ information is secure and can’t be exploited like the victims in the story below.

Document Shredding Company Employee Eyed in ID Theft Ring

Posted: NBCDFW Special Report by Scott Gordon / Friday, Mar 28, 2014

Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015

A former Fort Worth employee of a document shredding company who was accused of sharing bank records with thieves has pleaded guilty to fraud charges.

Patrick Doucet, 44, drove a truck for Cintas Document Management, an Ohio company that shreds documents for businesses, including banks and insurance companies.

On Tuesday, he pleaded guilty to fraudulent possession of identification, a second-degree felony.

He faces up to a $10,000 fine and 20 years in prison. His sentencing is set for May 8. Police searched his home in North Fort Worth last year. According to the search warrant, the investigation started in Georgia when a woman was arrested and accused of writing fake checks in the name of a Bedford woman.

Investigators said the suspect implicated Doucet. It was unclear how the two knew each other.

Police said Doucet did not shred documents that were supposed to be destroyed and shared them with the Georgia woman and others.

Click link to see the NBC DFW Chanel 5 story. http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Employee-of-Document-Shredding-Company-Eyed-in-ID-Theft-Ring-252992761.html

Control your own information security

With over 50 years in the information protection business, and recognized as the world leader in document and sensitive waste destruction solutions, Security Engineered Machinery (SEM) has the solution you need to protect your company and customers’ information. From paper to hard drives to optical media to data tapes to solid state devices to cell phones and tablets, SEM offers an in-house solution to meet your end-of-life media destruction need, and most are available as green recycling solutions.

Summary

In the end, an in-house solution not only provides a controlled environment, it will probably save you a ton of money. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure or, better yet, to quote the Midas Muffler Man, ”You can pay me now or pay me a whole lot more later.” Don’t put your company’s security in the hands of a third party — let SEM design a solution to meet your information security needs.

Whether you’re involved in national security or corporate security, you’ll find everything you need to prevent data from getting into the wrong hands right here on this website. And if you don’t, feel free to pick up the phone and call us. We are always happy to help!

Writing a purchase request or RFQ for a shredder? Protect yourself with good specifications.

May 27, 2015 at 3:48 pm by SEM

Over the decades, we have seen thousands of shredder quote requests. We’ve seen great ones and we’ve seen awful ones. Sometimes we are blown away by book length RFQs written for just a small office unit. Overkill maybe?

The toughest situations are the ones where we see folks end up with lemons. Those bad results often come from RFQs that are too short and simple. More so than ever, we see RFQs for major shredder purchases, with nothing, or almost nothing, specifying the minimum technical requirements. We know many customers who worked and waited over months or even years to put together approvals, research, and funding for a shredder purchase, only to get stuck in the end with equipment that doesn’t match up to what they requested or needed. Ouch!

So, how do you specify a shredder on a purchase request and RFQ in order to avoid getting a clunker?

The good news is that you don’t need to write a 100 page technical document. Shredders aren’t akin to aerospace or computer equipment. On the other hand, you don’t want to treat them like #2 pencils either. The good middle ground is a handful of key technical specifications. Consider these:

  • NSA approval – if you need the machine to destroy classified materials, put this in.
  • Throat width – if you have lots of wide materials, then specify a wide throat, otherwise 9.5” to 10.25” width is plenty for standard office paper.
  • Control features – if the machine you prefer has better quality controls, like hard switches or touch screen, include that specification, to eliminate machines with flimsy touch pads.
  • Cabinet type – most shredder cabinets are made of pressboard, but some have metal tops or metal bodies overall.
  • Cutting head type – this is especially important if you’ve selected a machine with a “no- oil” or swappable cutting head.
  • Local service availability – not all shredder vendors have local service in every region. Others will rely on office supply stores who only work on shredders one in a rare while. It is best to specify the type of support you want for local service.
  • Oiling method – some shredders require manual oiling, some have automatic oilers, and there is even the eco-friendly 1201CC that operates without oil. The most popular option is automatic oilers using one-gallon, swappable jugs, like those found on most of SEM’s paper shredders such as the #1 selling SEM Model 244/4. The jug acts as the reservoir making it easy to determine when it’s empty and even easier to change…no fuss/no mess.
  • Special features– some of the finest shredders on the market have useful
    features that are rarely found, like auto-sync dual voltage (110/220) or whisper
    quiet operation. These should be part of the specifications, or they probably
    won’t be features on the machine that gets purchased.

BUT, there is one more thing. You need to press for the specifications to end up in the advertized RFQ. Many procurement offices write RFQs in the loosest possible way, for example: “Acme Jet Pack Model XYZ, or equal” with no technical specifications whatsoever. Or they might use specifications that are so loose that someone could bid an Estes model rocket engine with a roll of duct tape and a “good luck” note and be within the RFQ requirements. No tech specs means pretty much anything goes.

Frequently, our customers report being pressed to accept the lowest priced offer that comes in, based on LPTA evaluation guidelines. With no technical specifications to fall back on, it is hard to resist that pressure.

SEM’s advice is to do your research, find what you really need as minimum specifications and features, and get those specs into the RFQ. Happy shopping!

How to Plan for a Disintegrator Installation

December 11, 2014 at 9:51 am by SEM

Disintegrators are powerful destruction units that will require some attention and planning for installation compared to normal small shredding devices. When considering purchasing a SEM disintegrator we will be there every step of the way to ensure that all conditions are being met. That being said, here are some things that you’ll want to consider ahead of time:

LOCATION: Where the system is to be deployed is important and should normally be in a 1st floor warehouse type environment with ample space, wide door access, and a loading dock. The smallest systems will require a minimum of 11’ x 11’ with an 8’ 4” ceiling. SEM can provide a disintegerator floor plan drawing on request.

Make sure you have a minimum of three feet around the system to allow for easy access and future maintenance of the equipment. Positioning near the loading dock with dumpsters or compactors will make disposal of the waste bags much easier. In larger systems where an outside waste system is deployed as shown here, the location of the system close to the outside collection is important. Wall coring and the potentially pouring of concrete pads outside to mount filters and air system support stands may also be required for larger systems.

POWER: The facility must have access to 3-phase power (460V, 208V
or 230V / 60Hz) with proper amperage to power the equipment. The
breaker box to be located within 10 feet of where the equipment will
be installed.

NOISE: Remember, disintegrators are industrial pieces of equipment. They are loud. You will need to determine the impact on employees in close proximity to the equipment. Consider operating the equipment during non-business hours or purchase a SEM sound enclosure that will dramatically reduce noise levels.

DUST: Because disintegrators cut the paper to such a small particle, it is inevitable that some dust will be created, so make sure that your space is suitable for this. With advanced evacuation/filter systems, briquettors and sound enclosures, much of the dust can be captured. However, when bags are emptied some of it is bound to escape. There is no such thing as a dust-proof disintegrator!

WHEN TO INSTALL: Disintegrators can take anywhere from two to five days to install. How will installation and temporary disruption effect your operation? It’s important to plan ahead.

OPERATOR TRAINING: Think through how you intend to use the machine. Will you have dedicated operators who are responsible for feeding and maintaining the machine, or will you expect to give the key to whoever needs to shred, even though they may have never used a disintegrator before? If your answer is the latter, I would suggest you reconsider, or make sure there is some form of supervision/training for your new users.

What Should I Expect At Time of Installation?

  1. In most cases you will be required to receive, store and protect the equipment until the installation team arrives. Storing it in the installation space and out of the weather is ideal.
  2. Make sure installation space is clean and power disconnects are in and ready.
  3. Have a fork truck capable of moving equipment into the install site and aerial-lift if necessary.
  4. You will need to have your licensed electrician present during the installation for electrical connections as well as interconnecting wiring and material.
  5. You should have a dumpster close by so the install team can deposit the crating materials and waste from the install to keep the site clean.
  6. Make sure you have an adequate amount of paper; at least a few hundred pounds to train your staff and test the equipment.
  7. Once the installation and testing are complete, the training of your staff on the operation and daily maintenance will be done. An installation manual for your equipment will be provided.

What You Should Expect From A Qualified Installer:

  1. The installer should supply a Workers Protection Plan. The plan will designate a competent person responsible for all facets of the installation. The plan will provide details of the vendor’s safety program. This will include items like work rules, safety training, and accident reporting.
  2. The installer will indicate whether they are ISO14001 compliant and provide a copy of their Environmental Management System (EMS) Manual.
  3. The installer should supply mechanical and electrical drawings illustrating how their equipment will fit into the space required.
  4. The installer will provide proof of Liability Insurance with at least $1,000,000.00 in coverage.
  5. Sustainability is important

Scheduled routine preventative maintenance on your disintegrator is highly recommended and will also help keep the disintegrator running well, protect your warranty, and with regular service will also help to reduce dust and noise levels. Learn more here.

Hopefully, this guide will help you know what to expect so you can get prepared and have a very smooth disintegrator installation, and you will be up and shredding in no time! For more information contact us at any time and we can guide you through the whole process. After all, we did make the worlds very first disintegrator!

SEM High Security Disintegrators – Do They Ever Die?

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An average car lasts for around 13 years.

Microwave ovens, coffee pots, and many other electrical appliances last in the vicinity of 10 years. In the data destruction industry, high security paper shredders, as well as other destruction shredders, can last for 10 years. But what about an SEM disintegrator?

At SEM, we still don’t know. After over half a century of supplying disintegrators, we still can’t give a good answer to the question. They keep outlasting every application. These machines are the champions of sticking around.

Consider a Reconditioned Unit

In my travels, I have visited many SEM customers with disintegrators that have
been in continuous use for over 25 years. The record that I’ve seen thus far is 28 years. After those 28 years, when that customer finally decided to purchase a new disintegrator, SEM took the old one as a trade-in and that machine was still able to be used.

The disintegrator was refurbished and purchased by another customer as a reconditioned unit at a significant reduced price. The refurbished unit included all NEW “wearable” parts (knives, v-belts, starter, limit switches, belt guards, etc.) as well as a brand new paint job. When it left our facility, it looked and performed like a brand new unit that will last for yet another 25 years.

None of these long lived examples were for machines that were babied. More commonly they were used on a regular basis for central destruction applications. In addition to destroying paper, these machines were used to destroy paper clips, staples, optical disks, plastic based media as well as SSD devices like thumb drives, cell phones, PDAs, etc. These machines will work hard for decades!

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When looking at the total cost of ownership (TCO) and the overall value of SEM disintegrators, the exceptionally long life span should be part of the evaluation. If you’re looking for a real deal, consider a refurbished system. There are a few options to destroy large quantities of documents, optical media, and more. But, with 25 to “who knows how many” years of potential service, an SEM disintegrator can easily come out far ahead of any alternative for overall value.

How to Avoid Jamming a Disintegrator

December 10, 2014 at 4:28 pm by SEM

You’ve done it again! Your disintegrator has jammed leaving you with the task of chiseling paper and material from the cutting chamber resulting in down-time from shredding those classified documents.

There are a number of factors that can lead to disintegrator jams. The primary reason for system jams is lack of operator awareness on some very basic functions to keep the system operating at maximum performance. Proper training on how to feed the system is an important step in preventing system jamming. The old saying less is more is very applicable when feeding disintegrators. Because disintegrator systems can vary depending on their size, power and features, it is always recommended to check with SEM before feeding a system and have them advise you of the best practices to avoid jams.

In general, the most common factors leading to jams are over feeding, inefficient air evacuation system, a clogged filter system, dull knives, a need to adjust the feed rate for particular material and more. Here are a few ways to avoid jams and to operate the system to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the system.

  1. Overfeeding: Learn the proper way to feed the unit. Disintegrators need to cut the material over and over until it is reduced to the security screen size. Only then does it get evacuated out of the chamber. If an end user overloads the cutting chamber with material, it will cause a jam. It is important to allow the unit to clear most of the material before feeding another handful of paper. This still applies to conveyor feed systems. Do not stack material too high on conveyor.
  2. Efficient air system: Run your air evacuation system for 5-10 minutes before starting your disintegrator and feeding. This will clear any excess material that may have been left in the cutting chamber or transition from an earlier operation. The disintegrator and air system should be run for 10-15 minutes at the conclusion of every operation as well.
  3. Clear air filtration system: Inspect your filter system dust bag before every operation. Depending on the system, they may look different but the concept is the same. Be sure the bag or drum that collects the fine dust is less than half full. If these bags are too full, it will choke the system by restricting air flow and lead to a jam.
  4. Dull knives: Keep your knives sharpened. SEM highly recommends that you have a spare set of sharpened knives that can be installed when the dull knives are removed and sent out to be re-sharpened disintegrator knives can be re-sharpened about five times. With a second set of knives, the dull knives can be removed and the spare knives can be installed while dull knives are being sharpened. This will minimize down time waiting for the knives to be returned from sharpening.
  5. Operator training: Learn about your system, the features, and options that are available to help reduce jamming. SEM has been selling disintegrators since 1967 and are leaders in the data destruction industry. Feel free to contact SEM at 800-225-9293 and ask to speak to your local representative regarding your system. They can also recommend a variety of options that can be added to most systems that can help reduce jams. Some of these options are conveyors, voltage meters, one button start up and shutdown panels, motorized shakers and more.

Not every jam can be avoided, but training and diligence will help to reduce potential jams.

Need a Full System But Don’t Have The Funds? Think Modular.

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As a Security Manager responsible for major classified holdings, you will likely face budget obstacles trying to get the central destruction system you need. While valuable and essential, these systems can be costly, and it can be difficult to get all that money upfront, especially within government contracts. But at SEM there is a strategy to deal with those obstacles if funding is a long term problem.

In short, think modular! SEM Disintegrators are unique in that they are designed with upgrade possibilities in mind. You can start with the funds you have this year and buy a basic system. Then you can build on it until you have what you want in following years until you end up with a state-of-art destruction/recycling system. Here is an example of how that might work.

Let’s say you have done your research and have come to the conclusion that you need a 700-900 lb. per hour capability. You decide that the SEM Model 23/5 Disintegrator is what you need for current and future needs. Let’s also assume that your organization is under pressure to reduce solid waste and recycling your classified paper waste would help in that direction. So you request funding for a well equipped SEM Model 23/5 Green Value Kit. Your leadership looks at your request and says, “No way, we might be able to give you 25% of that funding this year.” My advice is to take the money.

Pick out a site that has enough room for the Green Value Kit. SEM can provide layout drawings to assist you with this. This system includes the disintegrator, waste fan system, conveyor feed system, sound enclosure, and the Briquettor that compresses finely shredded classified waste into a form that can be easily recycled. Then proceed to buy the standalone Model 23/5 with just a dual bag waste collection system. Now you have a solid foundation.

The Basic SEM Model 23/5 would include these two major components: Model 23/5 Disintegrator and the Model F-112 Fan Waste System.

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Let’s suppose that in the following year you run into funding issues again, but you still only get “some” money. This time you decide you want to upgrade the safety and operational features. So you put together a request to purchase a sound enclosure and conveyor feeding system.

In year three the funding is not much better, so you use your limited money for the upgraded fan system you will need once you have Briquettor. This could include a fan cyclone, rotary air lock, duct work, and all of the associated controls. With this system, you could still be collecting waste in bags. Or you could switch to some other type of container since you now have an air lock. At this point, all you need to finish your Green System is a briquettor.

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It is now year four and sequestration is history. Now you can request the final part of your Green System. Have you spoken with the Environmental Department in your organization? When they find out you are trying to acquire a system that might add a 100,000 lb. of paper to the recycling program, they might help with the funding. Since you have planned this from the beginning, you have made this very easy. Space and electrical requirements are not a problem. You covered those in year one. Your last fan system upgrade is now in place. All that needs to be done now is purchase the briquettor, move it into place, and make the connections. Because of your planning and patience over four budget cycles, you now have a state-of-the-art Green System that your organization can count on for the next couple decades. That’s how the idea works.

Here is an example Green Value Kit. Note the briquette collection bins in the foreground. You can also see a full green centralized destruction system in this video here.

Here is one last thought. This strategy will work with numerous SEM disintegrator models and features. Your SEM Regional Manager has on average fifteen years of experience helping your community with classified destruction needs. Most are on the road two weeks per month visiting unique facilities all over the world. Once you have an idea where want to go with your destruction needs, our folks can visit your site and put together a technical road map to get you there. That road map will include strategy on how to get your project through the procurement process. I hope you won’t hesitate to call if we can help.

For more information about disintegrators , briquettors or other information security products, visit us at www.semshred.com or call us at 800-225-9295.