Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th May 2026 Issue no. 1212
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Proud moment as Slicker Recycling officially receives King's Award
Oil and waste recycling firm Slicker Recycling has officially received its King's Award for Enterprise at a special celebration day held at its Worcestershire headquarters.
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, recognising Slicker's outstanding year-on-year growth as it helps companies operate in a more sustainable way.
The company's executive chairman Mark Olpin hosted the event at the company's Stourport-on-Severn headquarters, attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant. Over 80 of the firm's colleagues and guests also attended the celebration, including Councillor John Thomas, Mayor of Stourport-on-Severn.
"When we were told back in May that we had been selected for a King's Award, it was without a doubt one of the proudest moments in the company's history,” says Mark Olpin, executive chairman of Slicker Recycling.
"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.
"On behalf of everyone at Slicker Recycling, I'd like to say a huge thank you for all the kind messages we have received over the past few months. They have underlined how far we have progressed, how we continue to break the mould as an industry leader, and how growth can be built on a sustainable business model which contributes to the circular economy."
Mrs Beatrice Grant, Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire adds: "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 it is a leader within its industry and has showcased commercial excellence, with the King's Award specifically recognising its growth in international trade. That is what the King's Award is all about and I'd like to congratulate the company once again."
Only 7,000 companies have achieved coveted King's Award status, since the program was established in 1965, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Slicker Recycling employs 208 colleagues across the UK and has widened its client base significantly since 2021, bolstering its position as a leading firm through a variety of multi-million-pound investments, and national and international acquisitions.
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