Allegheny’s story begins over 40 years ago, when John Wagner began building a shredder to out-perform the 7.5 Hp. paper shredder that was the most powerful at that time. In 1971, he introduced the first high capacity shredder in the industry – a 15 Hp. – paving the way for increasingly powerful machines that led up to Allegheny’s current 300 Hp. model. From those earliest days, Allegheny Shredders has been the icon of the shredding industry, widely acknowledged as the world leader in information destruction.

As the originator of high capacity paper shredders and shredding systems, Mr. Wagner has been instrumental in virtually every major development in the industry. His contributions include the revolutionary Auto-Feed System™, Allegheny’s high impact resistant T-18 tool steel cutters, and the industry’s first truly high-performance, complete destruction system – offering a capacity of over 25 tons per hour. Allegheny’s achievements:

• The first high capacity paper shredder
• The original Saw-tooth Cutter – aggressively pulls material into the cutting assembly, making the shredder much more productive
• The Indestructible T-18 Cutter – made of the highest impact-resistant tool steel, designed by John Wagner and expert metallurgists and milled only for Allegheny; withstands the heaviest shock loads and most abusive applications, essentially eliminating cutter breakage
• The first Automatic Feeding System for high volume shredding systems – allowing 1 operator to do the work of 2 or 3, reducing expensive labor costs
• Complete Shredding Systems – capable of destroying up to 25 tons of paper per hour

Tens of thousands of customers worldwide, including the majority of the Fortune 1000, are enjoying the benefits of Allegheny’s superior equipment and affordable prices. Allegheny is the only company manufacturing an entire line of destruction equipment – High Capacity Shredders, Cross-Shredding Systems, Security Grinders, Product, Plastics and E-scrap Shredders, Horizontal Balers, and Complete Shredding Systems. In addition to the precision, 100% American-made equipment, Allegheny offers expert consulting, from collecting to processing to recycling for a profit.

A division of Allegheny Shredders -– Allegheny Records Destruction – has been providing secure document and product destruction for southwest Pennsylvania since 1989. The facility is equipped with one of Allegheny’s state-of-the-art high capacity shredding systems.

The “Allegheny Way” of doing business has been a major factor in the company’s success these 40 years. The dedicated and knowledgeable employees, many of whom have been with Allegheny for over 15 years, are committed to providing and then exceeding satisfaction for their customers. Allegheny’s expert technicians and consultants offer the best service and support in the industry, building relationships with customers that are as solid and long lasting as their superior equipment!

Visitors are welcome at the corporate factory in Delmont, Pennsylvania, where they can experience firsthand the rich history and strong commitment that motivate Allegheny’s employees to remain the “industry experts.” As the shredding industry moves into an exciting new growth phase, you can be sure Allegheny Shredders will be at the forefront.