left to right is Slicker Recycling driver Jamie Carr and Alec Crichton National Key Account Manager, Castrol UK Ltd
Slicker Recycling and Castrol have forged a new partnership to help drive a more circular approach to used oil management in the UK.
The collaboration aims to deliver seamless used oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer.
The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial customers with a digital end-to-end lubricant system using tank telemetry. This frees up more time to focus on their core business, simplifying lubricant management and ensuring the used oil is refined back into base oil to be used again and again.
The partnership takes away the need for customers to organise when used oil requires collection, aims to conserve resources, and support the circular economy. The used oil is collected and transported to Slicker Recycling’s base oil re-refinery in Denmark which it operates with German partner, Avista AG.
Mark Olpin, executive chairman of Slicker Recycling said: “We’re extremely proud to partner with such a respected global brand like Castrol and support them in driving circularity.
“It’s a hugely exciting scheme which we believe is a first in the UK. The learnings will help inform how we collect and process used oil in a more sustainable way.
“By using digital tank telemetry technology, it offers a simplified end-to-end lubricant management system, meaning customers don’t have to call us, and only full loads will be collected. Essentially, it allows for a more efficient service and maximises the opportunity to collect much more used lubricating oil which will then be put back into circulation.”
Vesna Di Tomasso, CEO Castrol Europe added: “We know our customers are focussed on sustainability and are looking for ways to reduce waste and become more circular. This pilot will help us test a more circular lubricant lifecycle with our customers.”
The partnership news comes just months after Slicker Recycling was awarded with a prestigious 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising its strong working practices, growth in overseas trade, business excellence and sustainable development.
About Slicker
Headquartered in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, but with depots across the
UK, Slicker Recycling employs over 200 people. The company handles over 75 million litres of used lubricating oil every year.
Readers who are interested in finding out more can contact Leanne Tillson at leanne.tillson@slickerrecycling.com or visit www.slickerreycling.com for further information.
About Castrol
Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fuelling the dreams of pioneers. Our passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership, has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants and greases that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.
Castrol is part of the bp group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology. For more information, please visit: www.castrol.com.
