Armo Tool: Over 40 Years of Toolmaking Experience

For over 40 years, Armo Tool has been a family owned and operated business.

Now in our third generation, we have earned a reputation built on providing complete "one-stop" precision tooling solutions, from the design stage to the beginning of production.

Armo Tool was founded in 1969 by Ross and George Whitney. By pursuing opportunities to bring talented, dedicated people into our company, and by building an extensive base of loyal customers, Armo Tool has grown to over 100 employees serving several related industries.

Customer-driven growth

We began as manufacturers of precision tooling. At our customers' request, we applied our expertise to the rebuilding of equipment and the design and building of new equipment. Our customers also invited us to build stamping dies for them and, with each new challenge, we added new equipment and skills to meet their needs.

Continuing innovation

We continue to explore new opportunities with customers, many of whom have worked with us for over 30 years. We perform all processes in-house from design to machining to programming and runoffs.

Please explore our website to learn more about our company today and to see how we can help you to gain a competitive advantage in your marketplace.

Our History

1969

Ross & George Whitney start Armo Tool in a 1200 sq. ft. building at our current location

1974

Began to rebuild machines, a 3 1/8 Acme screw machine was our 1st project

1976

1st expansion took place, 1600 sq. ft.

1981

Completed our 1st major Progressive Die Project

1982

Expanded to 5000 sq. ft.

1983

Purchased our first CNC mill a Hurco Kmb1. Graduated our first journeyman Tool & Die Maker

1984

Purchased our 1st Wire EDM, a ELOX model Q

1986

Surpassed $1,000,000 in sales for the first time.

1987

Purchased our 1st Okuma CNC Lathe

1989

Hired our 20th Employee

1990

Purchased a 200 ton Warco tryout press

1992

George Whitney named President

1994

Began to build small-diameter tubing benders for the automotive industry

1999

Achieved certification to ISO 9001:1994. Expanded to 32,000 sq.ft. Graduated our 25th skilled trade journeyman

2000

Reached the milestone of $10,000,000 in sales

2001

Hired our 100th employee

2002

Achieved ISO re-certification to ISO 9001:2000

2003

Graduated our 50th skilled trade journeyman

2004

Celebrated our 35th Anniversary

2007

Expanded our staff and sales to record level; Ben Whitney appointed as General Manager; Armo Tool named for Provincial Apprenticeship Award

2008

Ben Whitney named President of Armo Tool; George Whitney remains as CEO

2009

Acquired and integrated Sun Engineering into Armo Tool

2009

Achieved Controlled Goods registration so Armo can serve the Defence Industry