Manufacturing & Industrial

Sustainable recycling. Secure data protection.

In the manufacturing and industrial sectors, companies face the ongoing challenge of balancing efficiency, sustainability, and information security. Technical drawings, production data, R&D documents, and customer records often contain sensitive information and intellectual property that must be consistently protected. At the same time, production and logistics generate large volumes of paper, packaging materials, and electronic storage media that must be securely disposed of or recycled.

intimus offers tailored solutions for these complex demands. In the area of paper destruction, high-performance industrial shredders enable standards-compliant, secure disposal of large volumes of sensitive documents directly on site—even under continuous load. Built for industrial environments, they combine robust construction with high throughput and are certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 21964 (DIN 66399), helping companies meet data protection regulations while optimizing operational efficiency.

When it comes to sustainable production processes, intimus provides practical solutions as well. The intimus PacMaster turns used cardboard into high-quality packing material on site—an economical alternative to purchasing new filler materials. This reduces disposal and procurement costs, conserves resources, and supports a closed-loop packaging process. With the intimus PacMaster, manufacturers turn waste into value—contributing to a more sustainable operation and reducing their carbon footprint across the supply chain.

To protect digital information, intimus offers a range of specialized equipment. Granulators shred hard drives, SSDs, and other digital media into tiny, irrecoverable particles. They meet the strictest security standards, including GDPR and ISO/IEC 21964—ideal for companies with demanding digital data protection needs. For maximum security, disintegrators reduce paper, films, and plastic cards to small particles—particularly suited to sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical technology, where proprietary designs and confidential R&D content must remain protected beyond recovery.

intimus also provides solutions for office and administrative environments that integrate seamlessly into industrial workflows. Office shredders and degaussers ensure GDPR-compliant destruction of paper documents and digital storage media.

Whether dealing with paper, packaging, or digital data—intimus helps manufacturing and industrial companies make their processes more secure, efficient, and sustainable.

Areas of application in manufacturing and industry:

  • Production and assembly facilities

  • Research and development departments

  • Packaging and dispatch centers

  • IT and data management departments

  • Quality assurance and administration

  • Industrial logistics and warehousing

Sustainability and resource efficiency in manufacturing and industry

Sustainability and resource conservation are becoming increasingly important in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Companies are not only focusing on energy efficiency and waste reduction but also on sustainable packaging and material cycles. European and national regulations – such as the EU Packaging Directive and the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) – require environmentally friendly recycling and reuse of packaging materials.

The intimus PacMaster provides a practical and cost-effective solution: it transforms used cardboard directly on site into high-quality, eco-friendly packaging cushioning material. This process reduces both disposal and procurement costs while supporting compliance with environmental and sustainability standards.

Your advantages:

  • Sustainable reuse of cardboard materials

  • Reduction of disposal and procurement costs

  • Environmentally friendly packaging cushioning directly on site

  • Contribution to resource efficiency and CO₂ reduction

  • Ideal for production sites, warehouses, and industrial logistics

 

Industrie 1

Global Data Protection & Compliance in Manufacturing

Manufacturers handle highly sensitive data — from product designs and supplier information to digital production records. To stay compliant and protect intellectual property, companies must follow strict international data protection and destruction standards.

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – Applies to all companies processing EU customer data and requires secure storage and traceable destruction.

  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – U.S. law mandating the secure handling and deletion of personal data.

  • NIST SP 800-88 – U.S. standard for secure erasure and physical destruction of digital media.

  • ISO/IEC 21964 (formerly DIN 66399) – International standard for the secure destruction of all data carriers.

  • ITAR & DFARS – Regulations for defense and high-tech manufacturers requiring maximum information security.

Global manufacturers must integrate both digital and physical data protection into their operations.
Compliant destruction processes prevent data leaks, ensure audit readiness, and safeguard business continuity — worldwide.

 

Industrie 2

Data security in manufactoring and industiral – Germany and Europe

In Germany and Europe, the protection of sensitive business and production data is subject to strict legal requirements. Manufacturing and industrial companies must ensure that all confidential information — from design drawings and prototypes to employee and supplier data — is processed and deleted in accordance with the law.

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Clear rules for processing, storing and deleting personal and operational data.

  • BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act): Supplements the GDPR with national requirements, such as documentation and retention obligations.

  • Industry-specific standards: e.g. ISO/IEC 27001 for information security or ISO/IEC 21964 for data destruction.

  • Audit-proof documentation: All destruction processes must be traceable and verifiable.

  • Consequences of violations: High fines, legal risks, and damage to reputation or loss of intellectual property.

For industrial and manufacturing companies, data protection is not just a legal obligation — it’s a key component of risk management and corporate security.

Industrie 3

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Sustainable packaging with the intimus PacMaster

Manufacturing and industrial companies generate large amounts of packaging waste every day — from incoming materials to outgoing shipments. Disposing of used cardboard not only incurs high costs but also contributes to environmental impact and resource waste. To comply with European sustainability regulations such as the EU Packaging Regulation, the German Packaging Act (VerpackG), and corporate ESG goals, efficient on-site recycling solutions are essential.

The intimus PacMaster transforms used cardboard into high-quality protective packaging material directly on site. Instead of disposing of boxes, they are converted into environmentally friendly cushioning and filling material — reducing disposal and procurement costs, supporting closed-loop recycling, and helping companies reduce their CO₂ footprint.

Whether in production logistics, shipping departments, or industrial warehouses, the intimus PacMaster enables on-demand production of sustainable packaging material exactly where it’s needed. Its robust construction and easy operation make it ideal for efficient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible packaging processes.

Office shredders and industrial shredders for sensitive documents

Industrial and manufacturing environments generate a high volume of sensitive documents daily — from technical drawings, production reports, and QA documentation to personnel files and supplier contracts. These often contain business-critical or personal data, which must be protected under the GDPR, BDSG, and standards like ISO/IEC 27001.

intimus office shredders ensure the secure, GDPR-compliant destruction of confidential documents directly at the workplace — in administration, production offices, or engineering departments. Industrial shredders handle larger volumes and bulk materials, making them ideal for factories, logistics hubs, or archive centers.

Granulators and disintegrators for high-security material

For particularly sensitive materials — such as prototypes, R&D documents, or production blueprints — intimus granulators and disintegrators shred paper, plastic cards, and electronic components into small particles. They provide maximum confidentiality, prevent recovery, and comply with the strictest international security levels.
These systems are especially suitable for R&D departments, aerospace, automotive, or medical technology manufacturers handling proprietary or classified information.

Media shredders, degaussers and crushers

Digital data security is just as important as paper-based protection. Industrial companies handle large volumes of digital data — from production parameters and design files to logistics and supplier information. Improper disposal of USB drives, SSDs, or backup tapes can lead to data breaches or industrial espionage.

The intimus FlashEx securely shreds digital storage media into fine particles via a standard power outlet, ensuring full protection on-site. For servers, IT infrastructure, or data centers, intimus degaussers permanently erase magnetic media such as HDDs or backup tapes. Combined with crushers, these solutions guarantee total physical and digital destruction, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO/IEC 21964, NIST SP 800-88, and other international standards.

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Proven security in action

Industrial and manufacturing companies worldwide rely on our expertise and secure data destruction solutions.

A leading German industrial manufacturer of mechanical components was looking for a way to make its packaging processes more sustainable while reducing material costs. In production and shipping, large amounts of cardboard waste accumulated daily from incoming goods.

The solution: the intimus PacMaster, which transforms used cardboard into high-quality packaging cushioning material directly on site. Instead of purchasing new filling material, the company now produces its own sustainable packaging — reducing both disposal and procurement costs.

The result: a closed-loop recycling process, lower CO₂ emissions, and measurable savings in logistics and packaging.

Manufacturing 1

A medium-sized manufacturer of precision tools faced the challenge of securely destroying sensitive paper documents — from production reports and employee files to supplier contracts and R&D documentation.

The company opted for robust intimus office shredders, designed for continuous use in demanding environments. Thanks to durable cutting units, solid steel construction, and automatic oiling, the shredders operate reliably even under heavy workloads — quietly, efficiently, and with minimal maintenance.

The result: long-term cost savings, fewer interruptions in daily operations, and GDPR-compliant destruction of confidential information across all departments.

Manufacturing 2

A German industrial electronics manufacturer was searching for a secure and efficient way to destroy obsolete digital storage media such as SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards containing production data, design files, and firmware information.

The intimus FlashEx offered the perfect solution: compact, powerful, and easy to use on any standard 230 V power outlet — without the need for special connections or external service providers. Digital data carriers are shredded into tiny particles in compliance with ISO/IEC 21964.

The destruction process is carried out directly in the IT department, ensuring maximum data security, full GDPR compliance, and complete protection of intellectual property.

Manufacturing 3

Sustainability and data security in manufacturing and industry

Your benefits with intimus.

  • Sustainable packaging solutions

Manufacturing and industrial companies generate large volumes of cardboard packaging and material waste every day — from incoming raw materials to outgoing shipments. With the intimus PacMaster, companies can transform used cardboard into environmentally friendly cushioning and protective material directly on site — without costly disposal or the purchase of new fillers. This not only reduces costs but also conserves resources and strengthens the company’s sustainability performance. By recycling existing materials, manufacturers make an active contribution to the circular economy and significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

  • Legally compliant destruction of sensitive business data

The secure handling of confidential information is crucial in modern industrial operations. From technical drawings and production reports to personnel records and supplier contracts — intimus shredders, industrial shredders, granulators, and disintegrators ensure the GDPR- and BDSG-compliant destruction of all documents and data carriers. This protects your company, intellectual property, and industrial know-how.

  • Versatile systems for every industrial application

From office shredders for administrative areas to powerful industrial shredders, granulators, disintegrators, and media destroyers for SSDs, USB sticks, and hard drives — intimus offers tailored solutions for every process and operational scale. Continuous-operation models maximize efficiency even in high-volume environments.

  • Flexible, robust, and durable

All intimus systems are designed for continuous operation in industrial and manufacturing settings. Durable components, low-maintenance design, and intuitive operation ensure reliable performance — even in busy production floors, warehouses, or engineering departments.

  • Secure and traceable — even digitally

Optional audit trail systems fully document the destruction processes of digital media. Serial numbers of destroyed media are automatically recorded, digital logs are generated, and compliance checks are simplified — a crucial advantage for audits, certifications, and corporate governance.

  • A partner for sustainable and secure industrial processes

With intimus International, manufacturing and industrial companies combine environmental responsibility with maximum data security. Whether through on-site cardboard recycling or the reliable destruction of sensitive documents and digital media, intimus supports you in making processes more efficient, secure, and sustainable.

Why intimus?

Nachhaltigkeit

Sustainable Packaging

Transforming cardboard waste into eco-friendly cushioning material

 

Certified Security

Certified security

Destruction in accordance with international security standards – ISO/IEC 21964 compliant

Passion

Customised solutions

Tailor-made solutions: From individual devices to complete security concepts.

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