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January 2012
Major equipment investment, higher capacity and Tant staff growth... it's all happening in 2012.
In just over a year since Tant Laboratories was acquired by Lenstec, the Bishop’s Stortford based company has grown from 28 staff to 41, one of a number of changes brought by the new ownership. Tant’s then managing director Gerard Donovan is now financial director (FD) of the combined group, working with managing director Nigel Castle across both companies, which have also been subject to major investment of circa £1m in that time.
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You’ll find all the latest frames listed clearly and simply inside. We’ve continued with our easy pricing structure which makes finding the price of what you need effortless.
Our great relationships with respected frame manufacturers allow us to offer you a wide choice of products coupled with high levels of consistency and quality, every time.
Emporium Eyewear and Ridgway are NEW this year but we have high hopes for their great frame collection!
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Both Lenstec and Tant have undertaken major investments in Robotic Glazing, state of the art equipment and continuous staff training ensuring our staff our focused on high quality, speed and accuracy at all times.
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We are a leading player in glazing premium 8 Base sports eyewear in the UK and Europe.
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For more information please contact –
Martin Burroughs – Sales Director
Mob: 07860 840567 Email: MBurroughs@lenstec.co.uk
Matt Maguire
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Tim Tucker
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Lenstec buys fellow independent lab Tant
Tant Labs of Bishop's Stortford has been acquired by Caerphilly-based Lenstec, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary as an independent lab.
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Striding Ahead
"European Lenses & Technology interviewed Gerard Donovan, managing director of TANT Laboratories, an
independent lab based in Bishop’s Stortford, England which has recently invested a quarter of a million Pounds
in new technology and equipment."
European Lenses & Technology
TANT Labs, with Ocuco, implement lens and glazing order system for greater efficiency and even better customer servicing.
Optician magazine,
Optical World magazine,
TANT Labs support pilot up-to-the-minute
order tracking information scheme with Ocuco.
Optician magazine,
"Rory Brogan visits TANT Laboratories and finds that computerisation,a clean environment and Weco machinery, including a robot, are all part of ongoing improvements."
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