FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GBC® Prepares to Shred the Competition With The Relaunch of the Iconic ShredMaster™ Series
After 10 years, the classic GBC ShredMaster is back with a new look and superior technology for powerful results
Lake Zurich, IL (December 5, 2019) – Today GBC® relaunched its classic ShredMaster™ line with a new sleek, modern look and the same reliable, high-performance shredding consumers have come to expect. The new line will include 11 unique GBC ShredMasters being released throughout the fall and winter, all with new, more optimized powerful engines which allow for longer run times. A majority of the models also include improved features, such as touch tap controls, whisper-shred technology and anti-jam technology. Plus, with both front-facing and side-facing models for home office or small business and numerous shred size options, consumers can select the Shredmaster that perfectly fits their precise needs.
Built to last with a commitment to shredding performance, dependability and usability, the new feature-rich GBC ShredMaster series is available at affordable prices with MSRPs ranging from $69.99-$699.99. The new best-in-class design provides solutions to consumers’ most common pain points of overheating, paper jams and intrusively loud shredding. With a professional eye for today’s security needs, the GBC ShredMaster offers various cut styles for shredding including a basic strip-cut, secure cross-cut, confidential super cross-cut and a high-security micro-cut for the strictest of security requirements.
“The ShredMaster is an iconic product that has withstood the test of time because of its reliability,” says Boris Elisman, Chairman, President and CEO of ACCO Brands. “With new data protection laws going into effect in 2020 and beyond, we know it’s the right time to continue the legacy of high-performance shredding, security and reliable service that the GBC ShredMaster name has earned in the marketplace.”
“GBC’s No.1 goal is to be the most innovative and dependable brand in the marketplace, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the return of GBC ShredMaster to our lineup of high-quality, high-performance shredders,” shares Diana Arshin, Product Marketing Manager at GBC. “ ShredMaster is synonymous with providing our customers with the ultimate sense of security. During this time, when security is paramount, rest assured, ShredMaster is on the job.
The GBC ShredMaster series come with a two-year warranty in the U.S. and is available on GBC.com, Amazon and through select office dealers.
Product Details
- Enhanced user interface with tap touch controls, stylish slider and LEDs
- Comes in front-facing and side-facing versions for optimal space utilization
- Longer run time and quieter engine
- New anti-jam technology
- Paper overload detection
- Variety of shredding cut styles
- Larger sized bins
- Models released: PS06-02, PX06-04, PX08-04, PX10-06, PSX10-06, PX12-06, PSX12-06
- Models being released in Winter 2020: SM10-06, SX15-06, SM15-08, SX20-08
- Model MSRPs range from $69.99-$699.99
About GBC
The GBC (General Binding Corporation) story began in 1947 when founder William N. Lane, and two business partners helped Chicago printers find a faster, more reliable way to bind and laminate. GBC introduced the first electric, desktop mechanical binding punch in 1961 then the tabletop laminator in 1966. After merging with ACCO Brands in 2005, GBC became part of the world’s largest supplier of branded office products. We make solutions for the place your business is today—and more importantly, where it’s going tomorrow.
About ACCO Brands
ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) is one of the world's largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded academic, consumer and business products. Our widely recognized brands include Artline®, AT-A-GLANCE®, Barrilito®, Derwent®, Esselte®, Five Star®, Foroni, GBC®, Hilroy®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, Quartet®, Rapid®, Rexel®, Swingline®, Tilibra®, Wilson Jones® and many others. Our products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. More information about ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, can be found at www.accobrands.com.