1985
- ELCOMAN starts the paper shredding machines manufacturing in Italy, with three KOBRA models named DALIA, KUTTERINA and SELENA.  This shredder line are basically built with the use of metal and the use of plastic for the construction of the machines was still quite limited to some mechanical parts.
- Elcoman is the first manufacturer to pioneer the electronic eyes on model SELENA/E and Pcboard controls. This feature allowed the operator to start the shredding operation just by inserting the paper into the shredder feed opening. Nowadays, auto start /stop through electronic eyes has become a standard feature in the shredder industry.

1989
- ELCOMAN develops a cross cut shredding technology which is equipping a shredder named MICROSTAR 400. This model is designed to shred computer print-outs which were becoming popular because of the introduction of computers at the offices. The cross cut cutting unit of the Microstar 400 was based on the floating head technology which means that each cutting knife was built as an assembly of single blades and strippers. The floating head technology was delivering optimum shredding performances but the production costs were quite high.

1990
- In order to meet the Unites States requirements, a high security shredder called MICROFLEX 260 HS was developed by Elcoman. This special shredder was able to shred a regular A4 paper into 15.000 unreadable shreds. Building a High security unit which could handle staples and clips that by accident could be inserted by the operator into the machine was really a challenge to the technical staff of Elcoman. The final goal and the requested reliability and features were reached after hundreds of hours of tests on different materials, type of steel and different cutting technologies. More than 120.000 High Security KOBRA shredders have been delivered and are still working around the world since the first HS unit was developed.

1991
- A new range of 12 office shredders named "TOP-FLEX" and "MICROFLEX" is launched on the markets.
- These new shredders are built with a wooden cabinet and a plastic top cover.
- The cross cut shredding technology becomes available also on desk side and medium size shredders. Sales are approximately 50% from the Italian market and 50% from the International markets.

1992
- Elcoman takes then an important step: Mario Saroldi, an industrial designer with working experiences in the car business joins the company. An intensive project is developed with Mario Saroldi which will bring Elcoman to introduce in 1996 a total new range of 19 models of paper shredders.

1994
- SPECTRA, a new and innovative personal shredder goes on production. This new model is the first shredder carrying the removable waste bin feature.

1995
- A high precision metal gear box is developed and patented by Elcoman. This type of transmission will be the heart of the new KOBRA shredders under development. Reliability and long-lasting operation are the features of this driving system which delivers performances not even comparable with the more common and weaker plastic gears driving system equipping most of the shredders in the market.

1996
- Elcoman introduces a complete new range of 19 models of KOBRA shredders. The level of innovation, the number of new technological developments and new solutions still now are impressive. Just to name a few of them:

• Total front access design most of the shredders had an inconvenient back door)

• Top shelf (most of the shredder needed a larger office space because of the shelf hanging out on the front of the machine)

• Removable waste bin on desk side shredders

• Solid block cross cut cutting technology (high precision cross cut knives made from one single piece of steel (except High security units which are still built with the floating technology)

1997
- ELCOMAN manufacturing system achieves the ISO 9000 certification.
- The new KOBRA range is being exported in over than 70 countries worldwide and export reaches 80% of the turn over.

1998
- ELCOMAN starts the manufacturing of a new line of office guillotines: the range includes 5 models; design and innovation are the winning features of these new products.