Stourport-based oil and waste recycling industry leader joins Slicker Recycling as part of investment deal
An oil and waste recycling firm has welcomed a leading industry figure to the business as part of a new investment and equity deal.
Andreas Weinberger has joined the executive board of Stourport-based Slicker Recycling and will provide industry expertise alongside a fresh round of capital.
Mr Weinberger, via his investment company, has become a significant shareholder in Slicker Recycling's parent company Greenbottle and co-investor in AVISTA Green, a re-refinery company in Denmark.
The German entrepreneur is recognised as one of Europe's leading circular economy authorities on waste oil collections and re-refining.
He spent a decade as chief executive and chairman of German recycling firm AVISTA Oil and helped to shape the global re-refining industry.
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Mark Olpin is executive chairman of Slicker Recycling which employs more than 200 people and has depots across the UK alongside its Stourport HQ.
He said: "Andreas brings immense oil waste sector experience, not just to Slicker Recycling but to the group as a whole.
"We are thrilled to welcome him as a shareholder but also as someone whose expertise, knowledge and strategic guidance will be invaluable in supporting the next stage of our growth plans.
"Andreas has a deep understanding of the sector, our business and where we see ourselves in the market.
"He will play an integral role in our success in the months and years ahead."Mr Weinberger added: "Slicker Recycling has leading credentials in the used oil and wider waste management industry.
"Aside from my new shareholding in the business, I am delighted to be working closely with the executive team and look forward to playing my part in the company's growth and development."
