It was announced in May that the company, which collects and re-refines over 75 million litres of used lubricating oil every year, had been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024.
Executive chairman Mark Olpin hosted the event at the company’s Stourport-on-Severn headquarters, attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Beatrice Grant. Over 80 of the firm’s colleagues and guests also attended the celebration, including councillor John Thomas, Mayor of Stourport-on-Severn.
Olpin said: “When we were told back in May that we had been selected for a prestigious King’s Award, it was without a doubt one of the proudest moments in the company’s history.
“For us to be recognised by His Majesty the King is testament to the dedication of the first-class and hugely professional team we have. To also welcome the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire and celebrate with colleagues and distinguished guests, was another special moment and allowed us to mark this momentous achievement together.
‘Inspiring’
Beatrice Grant, Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, added: “Slicker Recycling is one of the UK’s and Worcestershire’s most inspiring businesses so I was delighted to meet everyone at the celebration event.
“Not only is Slicker Recycling a growing nationwide employer, but they are a leader within their industry and have showcased commercial excellence, with the King’s Award specifically recognising their growth in international trade. That is what the King’s Award is all about and I’d like to congratulate them once again.”
Established in 1965, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, only 7,000 companies are said to have achieved King’s Award status.
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