Addison’s history is a story of steady progress—building capabilities, expanding manufacturing, and adding new product strengths as industries evolved. The milestones below highlight how the company moved from early foundations to cutting-tool leadership, driven by engineering focus and long-term investment.
Addison received Best Brand 2025 award - a Metal Cutting award from ET Now Machinist (The Times Group). This recognition reinforces our continued focus on precision engineering, innovation-led manufacturing, and the trust our customers place in us across industries.
Addison was recognised by EEPCINDIA as a Star Performer for 2012–2013, reflecting sustained excellence in engineering exports. It reinforces Addison’s long-term credibility in delivering precision cutting tools to global markets.
Addison made efforts to add the manufacture of hobs to its business.
Addison & Co entered an agreement to provide Sembarambakkam land for a residential project undertaken by Godrej Properties Limited.
New factory at Irrungattukottai was formally inaugurated; Environmental Management ISO 14000 awarded by TUV, Nord.
Cutting tool manufacturing began shifting to Irungattukottai in a phased manner.
Solid carbide tools were added to the product portfolio.
Addison acquired 18 acres of leasehold land at Irungattukottai from SIPCOT.
Addison added broaches to its manufacturing line.
Company accredited with ISO 9002 by TUV, Nord.
Company received the EEPC Excellence award for highest export performance in cutting tools (received till now).
Addison became the largest manufacturer of cutting tools.
Production of roll-forged drills began.
Foundry commissioned at Smith Road to manufacture castings (flywheels and housings) supplied to Simpsons.
Licence to manufacture milling cutter was acquired.
Addison had to stop the manufacture of the Morris Minor car, testing the company’s resilience and resourcefulness.
Addison began assembling “Morris Minor” cars, synergizing capabilities of other group companies (continued till 1952).
Property acquired on Mount Road.
