Armada Toolworks Ltd is advancing care at RMH

February 12, 2026 - Since it launched in 1972, Armada Toolworks Ltd has been advancing its design, development and manufacturing skills. Today, this Lindsay based company is a leading supplier of custom made automotive components. They know that having the right tools in the right hands is critical to success. 

Support from the Armada Toolworks team for the WE ARE THE ROSS capital campaign will help fund the highest priority investments at Ross Memorial Hospital, ensuring leading-edge technology and tools are available to provide the best possible care in modern facilities. 

Today, Armada Toolworks president Chris Van Den Berg presented a $25,000 donation to Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. With Armada Toolworks team members Connie Brown, Dan Desousa, Pat Lownsbrough and Richard Hammill, they celebrated the impact this gift will have on patient care in Kawartha Lakes. 

The WE ARE THE ROSS campaign supports the hospital’s highest priority projects, funding essential facilities and technology improvements including the expansion of the Emergency Department and ICU, precision diagnostic technology and life-saving
bedside equipment. 

“The team at Armada recognizes the importance of evolving expertise to ensure the highest quality outcome. The same is true at the Ross,” said Erin Coons. “We’re grateful to have their support for critical investments that are not covered by government funding. As our community grows, it is donors who ensure our services and spaces grow, too.” 

For more information about the WE ARE THE ROSS capital campaign, visit wearetheross.ca.

PHOTO (left to right): Mona Malcolm Sharman (RMH Foundation board chair), Dan DeSousa (Armada plant chair person), Connie Brown (Armada controller), Chris Van Den Berg (Armada president), Pat Lownsbrough (Armada health and safety chairperson), Richard Hammill (human resources manager), and Erin Coons (RMH Foundation CEO) at Ross Memorial Hospital