About us

Iron Mountain’s Peak Moments

Information Management has changed over the years and so have we. Discover how we've adapted every step of the way in our 70-year history.

Our History

From our early days as a mushroom farm to our role as a modern digital powerhouse, we've got quite the story.

2023

Unveiled a new brand identity

Our new brand identity defines how we strategically partner with our customers to protect, unlock, and extend the value of their work.

2020s

Growing into present day

We cut our greenhouse emissions by 52%, and continue our commitment to a sustainable future today.

2000s

Launched key information protection and storage technologies

In 2002, Microsoft founder Bill Gates moved his entire Corbis collection of photographs into Iron Mountain's vaults for preservation and digitization We also launched Entertainment Services.

1980s

Expanding operations

The first New England facility opens, and Iron Mountain expands to 12 new markets in the US.

1970s

A second location

A second underground mine was purchased, and an above ground facility in 1978.

1936

The start of Iron Mountain

Herman Knaust bought the original Iron Mountain site — a depleted iron ore mine with 100 acres of land — where he started a mushroom farm.