<p class="ql-align-justify">	In this issue of the blog, I am going to introduce, to the readers, an Indian manufacturing Brand of International repute – Addison. </p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Chennai headquartered Addison and Company is part of the Amalgamations Group of Companies. Besides Addison Cutting Tools, Amalgamation Group is the parent company for such well-known brands as AMCO Batteries, TAFE Heavy machineries, Staines Motors, etc., just to name a few.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;</p><p>Addison started its operation in 1927 after setting up a small unit on Mount Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company was initially a facilitator for imported brands to Indian market, but was best known for its assembly and later manufacturing of Morris Minor cars in India.&nbsp;</p><p>
        <img src="https://samsindusneeds.com/public/blog_image/blg-5-2.png"></p><p><br></p><p>	Post-Independence, with British Motor Company selling Rights and tooling of Morris series to Hindustan Motors, Addison had to put a stop to its manufacturing of Morris Minor Cars in 1952. But that did not make Addison obsolete and relegate it to history. Instead, the company leveraged the strong base Amalgamation Group had in the field of engineering, to manufacturing of Cutting Tools. As a prelude, the company, in 1955, acquired the license to manufacture Milling tools.</p><p><br></p><p>	In 1958, Addison and Company set up a foundry at Smith Road, Chennai to manufacture Flywheels and Housings for use by its sister concern – Simpsons and Company Ltd. By 1963, Addison started the production of Roll Forged Drills. By the start of the year 1968, it had become one of the largest manufacturers of Cutting Tools. It was in this year, the company made provisions to cater to both the domestic as well as international market. Since then, it has been a major player in the export business of cutting tools from India. The company added the Broach tool bits to its product portfolio in 1999, and then in 2005, started the manufacturing of Carbide cutting tools.</p><p><br></p><p>
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</p><p>	Since its inception, Addison had prioritized Quality, along with Quantity, of products manufactured in its factory Units. Be it the Morris Minor Cars or the Cutting tools, Addison has been consistent in its endeavour. In recognition of this consistency, the company has been repeatedly getting recognized with EEPC – India Excellence award since 1991. Being a responsible manufacturing Unit, the company is running its various units with diligent thought on manufacturing impact on the Environment, local Economy and Social life around the units. The company was awarded ISO 9002 by TUV-Nord in 1997, for its adherence to quality and standards to international manufacturing standards. The certification of QS 4000 Environmental Management System is a testimony of the commitment the company has to environmental protection too. With an aim to continuously improve its function in every department, the company had taken corrective measures from time to time, to reduce the carbon footprints and give back more than it takes from its environment. In recognition of its endeavour, Addison was conferred the coveted ISO 14000 award for best manufacturing practices in sustainable environmental management in 2007.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Since its expansion into the manufacturing of additional product portfolios of Cutting tools, the company had made a steady progress throughout its journey. Consequently, it started to feel a need for a bigger and better manufacturing unit to this end. In 2004, it acquired 18 areas of land in SIPCOT, Irungattukottai to set up a new and bigger unit. The unit was inaugurated and operationalized in 2007. In the years to come, Addison will see greater heights.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">For those who wish to know more about the company can visit <a href="http://www.addison.co.in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.addison.co.in</strong></a><strong> .</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Composed by</p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">N. P. Bilash</p><p class="ql-align-justify">28<sup>th</sup> March, 2022</p><p><br></p>