Issue 19 - January, 2007

Introduction

Advanced Gauging Technologies (A.G.T.) was founded in 1997 by the father and son team of Ron and Scott Cook. Their goal was to bring isotope thickness gauging into the 21st century. In the nine years since the first AGT400 system startup, A.G.T. has already sold more than 150 gauging systems – strong evidence that customers feel we have delivered tomorrow's gauging system today. In addition to our own gauges, we perform regular service on more than 300 of our competitors' gauges throughout North America.

The Gauging Times™ is a quarterly newsletter designed to keep current and future customers up-to-date with the latest thickness gauging technology and features, along with services we offer. In each issue we'll share some of our system's unique capabilities, in addition to personal profiles, technical tips and glimpses of our future product development.

Personel Profiles

In this issue's Personal Profile section of The Gauging Times™, we introduce you to our newest Field Service Engineer, Jeffrey Rector. Many of you have already met Jeff during semi-annual visits over the past six months, as he has been traveling with John and Chad performing most of the service.

Jeff obtained his electronics training and experience during the six years he spent in the United States Navy as a Fire Controlman. No, Jeff didn't put out fires as many folks think a Fire Controlman would, instead he created them! Jeff's system was the Mk-92 Weapon Control System, which meant that he got to push the button for the SM-1 missile. Jeff's time in the Navy was spent on a couple of frigates located in San Diego, California and Yokosuka, Japan.

Jeff, who is originally from Martins Ferry, Ohio, left the Navy in July 2001 and moved to Columbus, Ohio. There, working for SimplexGrinnell, he maintained fire alarms and security equipment before joining the team at A.G.T.

Jeff currently resides in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with his wife, Beth, and their three year old son, Alex. When not on the road, Jeff relaxes by working on home improvements, playing around on his computer, and chasing after the family dog, Lee Roy.

Advanced Gauging Christmas Party

Once again, A.G.T. had its annual Christmas Party. This year we all gathered at the Medallion Country Club located in Westerville, Ohio. The food was great as was the company, and for the first time ever, everyone was well behaved. In this issue of The Gauging Times™ we wish to acknowledge everyone who contributes to A.G.T.'s success.