100 Years at the Cutting Edge is the quintessential David and Goliath story of the little Aussie battler against the big boys. Sutton Tools, the company thought too small to worry about, is now the only major cutting tool manufacturer in Australia, whose quality is so superb, it exports to more than 40 countries across the globe.

A truly remarkable company, Sutton Tools’ recipe for success stems from a combination of attributes and attitudes that’s enabled them to grow from small player to number one, to weather countless recessions, market fluctuations, ever-changing demands, government policy changes and globalisation. This is the Sutton Tools story of how the company has survived and thrived to become 100 years old.

Photo above: Gala launch at the State Library of Victoria.

Photo left: With Peter and Robert Sutton (and Lliam Amor playing founder W.H. Sutton) and two next generation Suttons.

It’s been a pleasure to write this book and work with Sutton Tools and the publishing team ArmstrongQ.