Addis Office Supplies

Addis was founded in 1780 by an English Entrepreneur who was sent to prison for causing a riot. It was here that William Addis experimented with animal bones and bristles to create the world’s first toothbrush. After his release, he would go on to manufacture toothbrushes which were mass produced in England, France, Germany and Japan. After supplying the troops in World War One with toothbrushes and encouraging a national habit of teeth cleaning, Addis would go on to become a household name in cleaning products.

In 1980, Addis celebrated its bicentennial under Robert Addis, the 6th generation son after their founder. In 2016, Addis was listed as one of the 1000 companies to inspire under the London Stock Exchange Group and is only one of 25 companies from Wales to achieve this status and global recognition. Addis constantly builds on their 240 years of history to provide essential houseware and cleaning products that transform offices, businesses, schools and homes across the world.