In 1902, with partner Harry Anderson, Tudhope established a company which manufactured agricultural implements.
Following a fire at the carriage factory in 1909, he formed the Tudhope Motor Company which manufactured automobiles.
In 1928, a new company was formed that produced specialty metal products, such as electrical appliances.
Tudhope was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1902 for the provincial riding of Simcoe East.
[1] In 1995 it was used briefly as headquarters for the Ontario Provincial Police and now home to Orillia City Hall.