About intimus International Group

Started With A Simple Vision

To Help People Protect Their Privacy

intimus International Group is an international company headquartered in Markdorf, Lake of Constance, Germany, with regional offices in 10 countries around the world. Founded in 1956 as Schleicher, the intimus brand was born in 1965 with the introduction of the intimus Simplex, our first office shredder.

intimus has never stopped innovating in the years since then, revolutionizing the data security market with the invention of cross-cut paper shredding technology in 1985, the first industrial and media shredding solutions in 1990, the introduction of revolutionary cash deposit systems in 2014 that changed the way the retail and gaming sectors securely manage cash, and the launch of the FlashEx in 2016, the first system to safely move the destruction of electronic media out of industrial disposal centers and into an office environment.

We now employ more than 280 people and have a presence in more than 180 countries around the world because we understand the need to continually push the data security industry forward, ensuring that our clients and their data remain secure and uncompromised. We offer comprehensive solutions throughout the value chain, starting from innovation, through development, manufacturing, and sales, and then continuing to provide support with post-sales services.

Certificate: ISO 9001:2015

When the intimus brand was founded more than 50 years ago, the world was different, as was the nature of information security. Today, the pace of business is accelerating and constantly creating new challenges for how to secure the information we’re generating at an ever-increasing pace.

Here at intimus, we have long recognized the necessity of keeping pace with information technology, so that we can be a reliable navigator for our clients in this fast-evolving environment. With two classes of information security products—shredders and destroyers, paperwork processors—we give our clients the tools necessary to operate more securely and efficiently.

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1956

Foundation of the company Schleicher.
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1965

Birth of the intimus brand. Launch of the intimus Simplex.
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1985

Revolution of the market with invention of the cross-cut technology for paper shredders.
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1990

Expanding the portfolio: industrial solutions & first media shredders.
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2007

Launch of the intimus PRO-line.
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2014

Acquisition of 6 sales operations of PB in Europe.
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2015

50 year anniversary of intimus.
Acquisition of Technoexpress (ES) physical security and cash management.
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2016

FlashEx Launch: First machine to destroy electrical media in office environments.

Our Values and Shared Vision

intimus International Group aims to be the right partner for every client who operates in a professional environment and is faced with the challenging tasks of confidential information destruction, document lifecycle management and document safekeeping. We strive every day to be the first and only solution provider for these clients by virtue of the seven values our company culture embodies:

Reliability

We promote trustworthy and solid relationships between our employees and with our customers.

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Integrity

We conduct every aspect of our business in an open, honest, transparent manner.

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Intensity

We are always focused upon and committed to resolving the task at hand in a timely, effective manner.

Ambition

We are never satisfied with the status quo. The world is evolving, and we challenge ourselves and our industry to not just keep pace, but to outpace cultural and technological development.

Passion

We invest a piece of ourselves in everything we do.

Quality

We recognize that producing high quality produces is the only means for continuing to achieve success and move our company forward.

Testimonials

“Our 50-year-old Georgia sales and service business has been associated with many manufacturers over the years. We have had a relationship with intimus for the past 20 years in both sales and service. By far, our experience with the high quality of intimus products has been unsurpassed in satisfaction with our customers. As to service and maintenance, the technical support I receive is always outstanding and the staff is always helpful in resolving any issue that I experience in the field."

Gus Pugh

President, Southeast Sales and Service

“Clary Business Machines has worked with dozens of manufacturers since first entering the office machines world in 1954. Throughout our relationship, we have fulfilled over 900 customer applications of data destruction, security, and office management on both national and international levels. This would mean nothing if intimus was not always there to provide the post-sale support for our valued and ever-growing customer base. As the list of satisfied customers grows, I believe it is safe to say this is only the beginning of our relationship."

JAROD BACKENS

Senior Account Manager, Clary Business Machines

“Our intimus document shredder is a phenomenal machine that has been every bit as hardy and well-built as was advertised. We could not be more pleased with both the shredder and the service we have received from intimus!"