On-site destruction
Witnessed, Controlled & Secure Hard Drive Shredding
Destroy sensitive data-bearing media directly at your premises.
Witnessed execution, documented chain of custody, and immediate proof of destruction—no transport of intact devices before shredding.
Built for organisations that cannot let sensitive media leave site.
Our approach - 4 pillars
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Destruction at Your Premises
Sensitive media is physically destroyed where it's stored—eliminating transport exposure. Destruction happens under controlled conditions at your location, not at a remote facility.
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Proprietary Inventory & Tracking System
Katana Digital's internal inventory tracking system reconciles assets, records identifiers (serial numbers, asset tags), documents each handling step, and connects every device to its final destruction result. This creates a stronger audit trail for compliance and governance teams.
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Witnessed Chain of Custody
Assets are identified, tracked, and handled throughout the operation. Authorised staff can observe the destruction directly. Every step is documented—creating an unbreakable trail from collection to final shredding.
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Documented Proof of Destruction
Certificate of Destruction, asset-level lists, destruction method, date, time, location, and authorised signatures. Video recording available upon request for additional audit confidence.
On-site vs. Off-site
Both approaches are valid. the choice depends on your control requirements, data sensitivity, and operational constraints.
Choose On-Site When:
- Media must be destroyed before leaving premises
- Witnessing and direct observation required
- Transport of intact devices presents unacceptable risk
Choose Off-Site When:
- Centralised high-volume destruction makes more sense
- Site sensitivity is lower
- Logistics flexibility is more important
Our on-site destruction process
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Project Scoping & Security Review
Review asset types, data sensitivity, location constraints, and destruction requirements. Define the right workflow and equipment before the operation begins.
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Asset Identification & Inventory Reconciliation
Media in scope is identified and reconciled against expected inventory. Serial numbers and asset tags are recorded for traceability.
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Secure Collection & Controlled Staging
Assets are gathered and staged for destruction in a controlled manner. Custody remains documented throughout.
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Witnessed Physical Destruction
Media is physically shredded on your premises using secure destruction equipment. Authorised representatives can observe directly.
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Verification & Exception Handling
Processed assets are checked against project scope and inventory. Any discrepancy is isolated and handled according to the agreed procedure.
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Certificate of Destruction & Reporting
Complete documentation is provided: Certificate of Destruction, asset-level lists, date, location, and signatures.
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Release for Recycling & Material Recovery
Shredded material enters approved recycling and material recovery streams—remaining secure and environmentally responsible. Summary: Inventory → Controlled Handling → Witnessed Destruction → Certificate → Recycling
Your destruction documentation package
At the end of your on-site destruction project, you receive:
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Certificate of Destruction for all processed media
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Asset-level list with serial numbers and identifiers
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Date, time, and location of destruction
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Authorised signatures
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Video recording (optional, upon request)
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Project reporting for internal audits and governance
Real scenarios
- Data Centre Decommissioning: Destroying failed or policy-restricted drives in secure technical environments
- Office Closures: Witnessed destruction during relocation or facility shutdown
- Employee Offboarding: Destroying personal or project-sensitive devices in high-security roles
- Regulatory Compliance: Executing destruction projects in financial services, healthcare, or government sectors
- Internal Policy Enforcement: Organisations that require immediate physical destruction rather than reuse or transport
Supported media types:
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Hard disk drives (HDDs)
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Solid-state drives (SSDs)
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NVMe media
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USB drives and flash storage
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Smartphones and tablets
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Other digital data carriers (scope-dependent)
Maxxeguard
Official Reseller Relationship
Katana Digital is an official reseller of MAXXeGUARD, a leading high-security hard drive shredding solution, delivering superior on-site destruction capability across Europe.
Why MAXXeGUARD Matters
- On-site physical destruction: Designed specifically for hard drives and digital data carriers
- Adjustable cut settings: From 70mm down to 1mm, configurable to your security requirements
- Wide media support: HDDs, SSDs, USBs, smartphones, and other digital media
- High-security positioning: Independent testing, certifications, and alignment with international standards
Why Choose Katana Digital
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Compliance & Audit Strength
Proprietary tracking delivers asset-level visibility and audit-ready records. Compliance and governance teams receive documentation supporting internal reviews and audit requirements.
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Fully Integrated ITAD Ecosystem
One framework spans destruction, certified data erasure, inventory management, logistics, asset remarketing, and recycling. Flexible treatment paths matched to asset sensitivity and recovery objectives.
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European Multi-Site Expertise
Switzerland-based with operations across France, Benelux, Germany, and Italy. We coordinate complex, multi-location projects with unified standards, consistent execution, and integrated documentation.
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Immediate Destruction Certainty
Physical destruction on-site removes the need to transport intact sensitive media. Your team can witness execution directly.
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Regulatory & Governance Ready
Destruction processes aligned with ISO 21964 requirements, supported by comprehensive documentation for GDPR, nLPD and internal governance frameworks.
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Operational Transparency
Authorised staff can witness the shredding process directly. Chain-of-custody documentation provides visibility from intake through final disposition.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Physical shredding of data-bearing media at your own premises, rather than at a remote facility. Media is destroyed under your supervision, eliminating transport exposure.
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On-site destruction removes the transport of intact devices. Your team can witness the shredding, and proof of destruction is issued before any material leaves your premises.
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Yes. Video recording is available upon request and is delivered with the destruction documentation for additional audit confidence.
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A Certificate of Destruction, an asset-level list with serial numbers and identifiers, the date, time and location of destruction, authorised signatures, and project reporting for internal audits.
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MAXXeGUARD is a high-security hard drive shredding solution designed for on-site destruction, with cut settings from 70mm down to 1mm. Katana Digital is an official reseller.
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Yes. Physical shredding does not depend on the device working, which makes it the right treatment for failed, damaged or policy-restricted drives.
Business Case
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Eliminate Transport Risk:
Sensitive media destroyed before leaving your premises
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Direct Observation:
Authorised staff witness shredding and verify destruction immediately
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Strengthen Audit Trail:
Chain of custody, certificates, and comprehensive documentation
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Maximum Certainty:
Physical destruction provides the highest level of confidence
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Responsible Disposal:
Shredded material enters approved recycling and recovery streams
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Policy Enforcement:
Support internal security policies that require immediate physical destruction
Ready to Destroy Data Securely On-Site?
Discuss your destruction requirements, witnessing needs, and compliance expectations with Katana Digital.
We'll design an on-site destruction process that provides maximum control, documented chain of custody, and immediate proof of destruction.