Innovations at Cox Research
At COX Research®, innovation drives everything we do. We design and manufacture advanced water and wastewater process equipment, field-ready technologies, and custom control systems engineered to solve the industry's most complex challenges.
COX Research is a UL508A & UL698A manufacturer of control panels and the inventors of the patented CAMO® system and OPTI-FLOAT Level Detector®.
COX Research® has distinguished itself through rapid design and manufacturing capabilities, accelerated delivery schedules, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each application. Every system is backed by our dedicated support team, providing unparalleled technical expertise and customer service from project conception through long-term operation.
Our commitment to research and development has resulted in multiple patented technologies and a growing portfolio of next-generation solutions that improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. As the industry evolves, COX Research® continues to push the boundaries of wastewater treatment technology—developing smarter, more efficient solutions for the future.
Why COX Research®?
Choosing COX Research® means partnering with a company built on innovation, speed, and proven performance. Our advanced in-house design and manufacturing systems enable us to deliver high-quality wastewater solutions faster than anyone else in the industry. Every patented product we develop is engineered with purpose—addressing the common shortcomings found in comparable products while improving reliability, reducing maintenance, and enhancing long-term value. The result is smarter, more dependable equipment designed to perform in the real world.
Our Products Serve
Municipalities
Engineering Firms
Contractors
Industrial Operators
Custom Projects
About Chris Cox
From an early age, Chris Cox was immersed in engineering, invention, and problem-solving. Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he spent countless hours alongside his father learning to repair, build, and innovate. By his teenage years, he was restoring automobiles, building experimental projects, and developing the hands-on technical skills that would shape his future career.
While attending LSU, Chris worked in engineering, research and development, drafting, machining, and product design. He played a key role in the development of innovative wastewater treatment technologies, earned his first patent before the age of 20, and gained valuable experience working with emerging CAD and 3D modeling technologies. His career later included work in industrial design, nuclear facilities, process equipment development, and advanced manufacturing.
In 1990, he founded COX Research and Technology, Inc., combining his passion for engineering, invention, and manufacturing. Over the following decades, he designed and developed numerous patented products, built a nationally recognized control panel manufacturing operation, and established a reputation for solving complex industry challenges through practical innovation.
Recognizing a widespread reliability problem within the wastewater industry, Chris developed the groundbreaking OPTI-FLOAT®, a patented fiber-optic level detection system designed to eliminate the common failure points found in traditional float switches. Today, OPTI-FLOAT® products are used throughout the United States and internationally, helping municipalities, contractors, and utilities improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
With more than 35 years of experience in engineering, product development, manufacturing, and process automation, Chris and the COX Research® team continue to lead innovation through a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and a lifelong passion for invention. His work has resulted in numerous patents, industry-leading technologies, and solutions that have improved operations for customers across the country and around the world.
COX Research® has the expertise and flexibility to meet all your needs. Call 800-910-9109 or fill out the form to start your order. Our team responds within 24 hours or less.