KnightHorst Shredding Acquires Murfreesboro-Based MaxShred, Expanding Secure Document Destruction Services in Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, TN – 9/30/25 – KnightHorst Shredding, a leader in secure, on-site document and media destruction, today announced the strategic acquisition of Maximum Shred Protection Company dba  MaxShred, a well-known, locally-owned on-site document shredding company based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This move significantly bolsters KnightHorst’s service capabilities and market presence across the greater Middle Tennessee region.

The acquisition of MaxShred, which has been servicing the Murfreesboro and surrounding areas since 2006, is effective immediately. It will allow KnightHorst Shredding to integrate MaxShred’s established customer base and local expertise with its own NAID AAA Certified mobile shredding fleet and robust infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and enhanced level of service for all customers.

 

Strategic Growth and Customer Focus

“This is an exciting day for KnightHorst Shredding and our customers,” said Brent Knight, Founding Member of KnightHorst Shredding. “MaxShred has built a fantastic reputation in Murfreesboro for providing secure, reliable, on-site shredding, and their commitment to customer service and security aligns perfectly with our core values. By combining our resources, we can offer even greater capacity, flexibility, and the highest level of NAID AAA Certification to a growing number of businesses and residents in Rutherford County.”

MaxShred customers can expect a smooth transition with no interruption in their regularly scheduled service. All services will now be provided under the KnightHorst Shredding banner, bringing access to an expanded range of services, including regularly scheduled shredding, one-time purge shredding, and secure destruction of hard drives and other electronic media.

 

About KnightHorst Shredding

Founded in 2004, KnightHorst Shredding is one of the largest privately-owned document destruction firms in North America, providing secure, compliant, on-site mobile shredding and media destruction services. The company is NAID AAA Certified, ensuring that its protocols meet the highest standards for security and proper material destruction, helping clients comply with major privacy regulations like HIPAA, FACTA, and GLBA. KnightHorst is committed to environmental sustainability, recycling 100% of all shredded paper. KnightHorst services clients across multiple states, including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

 

Media Contact:

Matthew Evans, AVP KnightHorst Shredding 615-319-3998 matthew.evans@knighthorst.com www.knighthorst.com)