The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) plays a crucial role in grievance redressal, exposition of products and services through Trade Fairs, logistic support and the provision of entrepreneurship development training inputs to the small scale sector in Coimbatore.

CODISSIA was formed with 40 members, on 17th November 1969. One of the highlights of the association's activities is the Industrial Trade Fair INTEC, conducted by CODISSIA in Coimbatore since 1988. This event has, over the years, not only drawn lakhs of visitors, but has also generated high volumes of business for participants in the fair. In 1986, CODISSIA and South Indian Engineering Manufacturers Association (SIEMA) jointly sponsored a Testing Centre - Small Industries Testing and Research Centre (SITARC) to provide quality test facilities at Coimbatore. In 1996, CODISSIA received the 'Best Managed Professional Association Award' from the Coimbatore Management Association.

CODISSIA has also set up the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex - the first in south India and second largest in the country (next only to Pragati Maidan in New Delhi). This permanent Trade Fair complex boasts the largest pillar-free exhibition hall in the country.

With a membership of 4,000, CODISSIA's representations to government departments and other agencies has helped significantly towards solving problems that have affected industry from time to time.

Address: CODISSIA, G D Naidu Towers, Post Bag # 3827, Huzur Road, Coimbatore - 641 018
Phone: 215 182 / 212 409
Fax: 214 231
Email: codissia@vsnl.com