u David Johnson, lens glazing department manager at Batemans Laboratories, recently marked 40 years of service with the Surrey-based company.
A presentation was made by Nicholas Bateman, whose grandfather founded the company in 1930.
He said: ÔCongratulations to David on this rare achievement.Õ
Mr Bateman reminded Mr Johnson that at the time he joined the company in 1961, Elvis Presley was number one in the pop charts with ÔWooden HeartÕ.
Mr Johnson and his wife were treated to lunch at The Withies Inn in Godalming where Batemans Laboratories are situated.