Mid-State Litho supplies commercial and office paper shredders built for daily departmental use - deskside cross-cut and micro-cut machines from Formax and MBM Destroyit. From the compact Formax FD 8206CC and Destroyit 2265 up to the higher-throughput Destroyit 2604 series, these units pair P-4 to P-7 security with auto-oiling and jam protection sized for a busy office rather than a records-destruction floor. As an authorized dealer since 1984, MSL ships, installs, and services every model. Need higher volume? Browse the full paper shredders collection for industrial and high-security options.
How to Choose a Commercial Office Shredder
Three specs separate one office shredder from another, and they map directly to how your office actually works:
Throughput (sheet capacity). Office and deskside units in this class run roughly 5 to 35 sheets per pass - the entry Formax FD 8206CC takes 17 sheets, while the Destroyit 2604 handles 23-35. Match capacity to your daily volume and the number of people sharing the machine. If you are clearing whole file rooms, you want an industrial floor unit from the main paper shredders range instead.
Security (DIN level). Cut levels run from P-2 strip cut up to P-7 micro cut. Routine business documents are well served at P-4; confidential client, HR, and financial records are commonly shredded at P-5; classified and NSA-level work calls for P-7 equipment.
Bin capacity and run time. Office bins run from wastebasket size up to roughly 33 gallons. For shared, all-day use, look for a continuous-duty motor and an automatic oiler - both standard on the larger Destroyit models.
| Model | Sheet capacity | Security level | Bin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formax FD 8206CC | 17 sheets | P-4 cross cut | See product page | $550 |
| Formax FD 8304CC | 6-7 sheets | Level 4 micro cut | See product page | $1,795 |
| MBM Destroyit 2265 | 5-6 sheets | P-4 cross cut | See product page | $566 |
| MBM Destroyit 2445 | See product page | P-5 and P-7 options | See product page | From $1,529 |
| MBM Destroyit 2503 | See product page | P-4 and P-5 options | 20 gal | From $1,814 |
| MBM Destroyit 2604 | 23-35 sheets | P-2 through P-7 options | 26 gal | From $2,449 |
Formax Office Shredders
The deskside Formax range covers both ends of the office spectrum. The FD 8206CC is the entry point - a 17-sheet P-4 cross-cut unit at $550 that handles everyday departmental shredding. The FD 8304CC steps up to a Level 4 micro cut suited to offices handling HIPAA-class and other sensitive records. Both carry Formax auto-reverse anti-jam protection, and the Formax Greenwave eco line adds energy-saving sleep modes for offices watching power use. See the full Formax brand hub for the rest of the line.
MBM Destroyit Office Shredders
MBM's Destroyit line is the German-engineered standard for office document destruction, and MSL carries the deskside families end to end: the compact Destroyit 2265 at $566, the Destroyit 2445 with P-5 and P-7 cut options, the Destroyit 2503 with a 20-gallon bin, and the Destroyit 2604 series, available in cut levels from P-2 strip all the way to P-7. The 2400 and 2600 series add SmartPower energy management and an automatic oiler, so the cutting head stays at rated capacity without operator attention. Browse the MBM brand hub or the parent paper shredders collection to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a commercial office shredder and an industrial shredder?
Form factor and throughput. Commercial office shredders are deskside units handling roughly 5-35 sheets per pass, sized for a department's daily paperwork. Industrial shredders are high-capacity floor units - conveyor-fed machines built for centralized records destruction. If your volume sounds like pallets rather than wastebaskets, start from the full paper shredders collection.
What security level do I need: P-4, P-5, or P-7?
P-4 cross cut covers routine business documents. P-5 micro cut is the level commonly specified for confidential client, HR, and financial records. P-7 super micro cut is for classified and NSA-level destruction. Your compliance officer sets the requirement; we match the machine to it.
How many sheets can an office shredder handle at once?
Across this class, 5 to 35 sheets per pass. The entry Formax FD 8206CC takes 17 sheets; the Destroyit 2604 runs 23-35 depending on configuration.
Do these shredders auto-oil and handle continuous use?
The Destroyit 2400 and 2600 series include an automatic oiler and continuous-duty motors built for all-day shared use. Formax deskside units add auto-reverse anti-jam protection. For a machine that runs more than a few hours a day, prioritize the auto-oiler.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service office shredders?
Yes. We are an authorized Formax and MBM dealer, family-owned since 1984, with factory-trained technicians serving Michigan and the Great Lakes region. See our service and support page or contact us for installation, service, and shredder consumables.