Free Up Space: How Shredders Help Reduce Storage Pressure in Factories
In every factory or warehouse, space is money. But many businesses don’t realize how much space is wasted by bulky, low-value waste materials—especially packaging waste like plastic films, foam, woven bags, and cardboard. These materials may not weigh much, but they quickly pile up and take over valuable storage areas.
This is where industrial shredders play a key role. By shredding soft waste materials into smaller, uniform pieces, companies can cut the volume by over 70%, making it much easier to store, transport, or sell for recycling.

For example, a pile of loose plastic film that fills an entire room can be reduced to just a few bags after shredding. This means:
- More usable space for raw materials or finished goods
- Lower labor cost for handling waste
- Fewer trips needed for disposal or recycling pickup
- Cleaner and safer work environment
Many of our customers in packaging, logistics, printing, and light manufacturing sectors have installed shredders not for production, but simply to manage daily waste. They find the payback period surprisingly short—often under 6 months—because of the savings in space, time, and transportation costs.
Models like our SSJ-600 or SSJ-1000 are compact, energy-efficient, and ideal for handling soft, bulky materials with high output and low noise.
If your factory is struggling with cluttered corners, overloaded waste rooms, or rising waste handling fees, maybe it’s time to rethink: don't store your waste—shred it.