In 1957, an engineer and pilot named Al Hundere recognized the growing need for bringing innovative and reliable products to the newly-developing aviation industry. ALCOR, like the star for which the company was named, became a bright light in the constellation of manufacturers of products for piston-powered aircraft. Founder Al Hundere originally established ALCOR (AL's CORporation) for the purpose of conducting research and testing of gas turbine lubricants and fuels. Over fifty years later, ALCOR is the aviation standard for sensors for small-engine aircraft. ALCOR's Petrochemical Division was sold in late 1993 and the Aviation Division was purchased by Al Hundere's eldest son, Michael. The family tradition of bringing high quality aviation products to satisfied customers continues at an unprecedented level. Al Hundere was truly a pioneer, with incredible energy and vision, who loved life and flying. More importantly, however, Al Hundere was also respected as an engineer by leaders in the aviation and petrochemical industry the world over.
Among the wide variety of ALCOR-manufactured instruments upon which pilots have come to rely is the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) indicator. The key component-part of the EGT, the first durable thermocouple, was patented by ALCOR in 1965 (Patent #203,117). ALCOR then pioneered the EGT Method of Mixture Control which revolutionized general aviation by giving pilots more accurate control/monitoring of the fuel-air ratio. As a result of ALCOR's early efforts, major aircraft and engine manufacturers now recognize this method of mixture control as the most accurate and desirable method available. Today, more piston-powered airplanes around the world are equipped with Alcor products than any other manufacturer!