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The paper shredder was not initially invented by a company but by a person. The

The first machine-run shredder began in Germany in 1935. Using kitchen tools as his inspiration, Adolf Ehinger created a device that would make disposed paper unreadable. Adolf printed anti-Nazi material. When he was confronted about some literature in his garbage can, he decided he needed to do something to eliminate sensitive material.

Thanks to the Cold War, his device grew in popularity during the 1950s. In 1959, his company (EBA Maschinenfabrik) created the first cross cut shredder. Cross cut shredders take paper and not only cut it into strips, but cuts it in multiple directions to create confetti. Krug & Priester purchased the company in 1998.

Intimus and Fellowes have both been around for some time. The Nixon re-election committee used a Fellowes paper shredder during Watergate. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North used an Intimus 007-S shredder to shred documents during the Iran-Contra scandal.

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Why was the paper shredder invented?

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Who made the first paper shredder?

The first paper shredder was invented by Adolf Ehinger in 1935 in Germany. He created it after needing a way to securely dispose of anti-Nazi propaganda.


What is the main advantage of a crosscut paper shredder?

A crosscut paper shredder has a few advantages over a regular paper shredder. The most important advantage is once a paper is shredder, it is far more difficult to put it back together.


How do you get a paper shredder to create confetti?

To get a paper shredder to create confetti, either use a confetti button which the shredder may have. Or shred paper vertically and then cut the strips up or put into the shredder horizontally.


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Can a paper shredder overheat when off?

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Do some shredders shred items other than paper?

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