Looking at labs: Old colleagues, new venture

Zerrin Pekri lifts the elegant, black Lindberg horn frame out of its sleek, stylish box and hands it over for closer inspection. She details its attributes in admiration, handling the frame with great care. Even after 40 years in the optical industry, her passion for the business is undeniable.

Pekri co-launched iTec Optical in Luton 18 months ago with her former boss and founder of lens company Horizon Optical, Len Doherty, with whom she worked at the company for 25 years. iTec’s bright and spacious premises are well suited for the kind of detailed, close-range work carried out by the company’s technical team.