A vehicle recycling company has been recognised as a leading business in Hampshire.
Silverlake Automotive Recycling was awarded 'Leading Hampshire Business' status in the first Hampshire Limited Report 2025.
The report, compiled by Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, ranked Silverlake 38th in the region based on average EBITDA margin.
The company processes end-of-life vehicles at its Southampton facility, recovering 96.7 per cent of each vehicle for reuse or recycling.
It employs more than 160 local staff and plans to create over 60 new jobs.
Nigel Le Bas, corporate finance advisory director at Grant Thornton UK, said: "This win for Silverlake Garage (Motor Salvage) Limited signifies a remarkable achievement."
Allen Prebble, managing director of Silverlake Automotive Recycling, said: "I am incredibly humbled by this recognition for Silverlake and the achievements of our fantastic team.
"We have been based in Hampshire for 79 years and we are proud to be a major force supporting the county’s economy."
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