A History of Advanced Gauging Technologies

Ron Cook, Co-Founder

In 1983 Ron Cook made the decision to start a new business. He envisioned a company based solely around customer service and satisfaction. CORON was created to perform semi-annual service and leak tests on Gamma 100 isotope thickness gauges.

Scott Cook, Co-Founder

In 1996 Ron's son, Scott Cook, left a billion dollar corporation, and became a Field Service Technician for CORON. Joining his father on the road, Scott and Ron traveled all over North America taking care of customers with isotope thickness gauges. The following year the two of them combined their customer service, sales, purchasing, and management skills to co-found Advanced Gauging Technologies, L.L.C.

Both Ron and Scott listened to their customer's dissatisfaction with the outdated technology of all the gauges on the market and made the decision to design a gauge for the next century. They used the advice of all their customers to make the most user friendly and cost effective gauge on the market today. The team decided to hire Michael C. Bertin Ph.D., the original Gamma GR100 designer, to develop the AGT400. AGT's reputation for customer satisfaction was so good that eight AGT400 systems were ordered before there was even a working prototype!

Since its inception the AGT400 has gone through many changes. Many of which were suggestions from our customers. By listening to our customers and responding to their needs, the AGT400 has evolved into the best all around gauge in its price range.

In August of 2001, Ron Cook lost his battle with multiple myeloma (a rare form of bone cancer) and in his memory Advanced Gauging Technologies donates each year to the MMRF (Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation) along with other charities. Ron's work ethic and customer relation skills continue to remain our standard.