About us
Discover Addison’s journey from a small threshing contractor to a trusted civil engineering specialist in the North East.
Learn how Addison has evolved over the decades - helping to shape the North East’s infrastructure, embracing innovation today, and building a sustainable legacy for tomorrow.

Yesterday
From a small family business, Addison's grew into a well known and trusted civil engineering contractor.

Today
Following his parents’ legacy, Martin Addison is driving the company forward, aiming to expand capabilities.

Tomorrow
We continue to innovate, delivering sustainable, resilient infrastructure for decades to come.
Numbers don’t say everything, but they help. Here’s a quick look at where we’ve been and what we’ve built.
Check all projects- 1960's
Alan Addison sets up an Agricultural Contracting business. Later forming Alan Addison & Sons Land Drainage contractors with his sons Bill and Cliff Addison
- 1989
Alan Addison retires. Bill Addison and his wife Lynne set up Addison Plant Ltd as Civil Engineering Contractors from their home in Aislaby (Cliff sets up Cliff Addison Drainage)
- 35+
Experience across major infrastructure projects
- £10m+
Capable of delivering large complex projects in excess of £10m.
- 100%
Committed to safety & quality.
Bill and Lynne Addison founded the company, growing it into the trusted civil engineering business Addison is today.


Always safe, legal and certified.

AccreditedSafety Schemes in Procurement

AccreditedNorthern Counties Safety Group

AccreditedConstruction Line Gold Member

AccreditedCivil Engineering Contractors Association

AccreditedFORS Bronze Accredited

AccreditedRoad Haulage Association

AccreditedQuality Management Systems

“For over 35 years, Addison’s has built a legacy of quality, trust, and going the extra mile. I’m proud to carry that forward, delivering the same dedication to every client, old and new.”
Let’s talk about your project and how we can help.
- Want to call us?
- 01642 602 666
- Prefer to email?
- enquiries@addisonplantltd.co.uk
