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title: "Microfilming: A Compelling Way to Protect Valuable Documents [VIDEO]"
description: <p>Companies turn to microfilming for a multitude of reasons. Most predominantly, businesses need to preserve information for the long haul.  And, using microfilm is a widely accepted practice for establishing permanent records.  In fact, microfilm has the durability to last more than 500 years when it’s manufactured, processed and stored properly.</p>
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# [Microfilming: A Compelling Way to Protect Valuable Documents [VIDEO]](https://blog.mesltd.ca/blog/2012/08/microfilming-a-compelling-way-to-protect-valuable-documents-video)

 Written by [Kevin D'Arcy](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kevin-darcy) | Aug 22, 2012 5:10:01 PM

Companies turn to [microfilming ](https://www.mesltd.ca/)for a multitude of reasons. Most predominantly, businesses need to preserve information for the long haul. And, using microfilm is a widely accepted practice for establishing permanent records. In fact, microfilm has the durability to last more than 500 years when it’s manufactured, processed and stored properly.

Valuable records in physical form can be exposed to significant wear and tear. So, if they are used frequently and/or need to be preserved for the future, microfilming is the logical choice for safeguarding documents. Even digital documents, although better protected than paper, likely won’t last as long as microfilm.

To see the additional benefits of microfilming, watch the video below as we discuss how to protect your valuable documents.

For more information on microfilming, continue to read our blog or contact [MES Hybrid](https://www.mesltd.ca/contact-mes.html) today.

[View full post](https://blog.mesltd.ca/blog/2012/08/microfilming-a-compelling-way-to-protect-valuable-documents-video)

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