Kay Optical was launched in 1962 as a business for repairing and
servicing binoculars of pre-war anduiugui 1950's vintage with a
large proportion of ex-government binoculars, etc.
Most equipment at that time was of British, French and German
origin. With the Japanese "invasion" in the late 1960's,
servicing work expanded considerably.
Gradually, all types of optical servicing
was added (telescopes, microscopes, etc.), in particular the
servicing of ophthalmic instruments for lens manufacturers and
opticians became an important part of our work. Due to popular
demand, the sales of binoculars, telescopes, tripods, etc. was
begun, particularly for birdwatchers, in the 1970's.
Sales and repairs outlets are at MORDEN,
Surrey (Head Office), and also at Field
Events. Further diversification occurred in the 1990's with
the addition of an astronomical
section at Morden.
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