After nearly two decades of steady expansion, U.S. grain storage capacity has largely stopped growing — even as crop production continues to trend higher. That tightening gap between production and available storage is raising important questions for grain merchandisers, elevators, processors, and exporters. With export demand showing renewed strength and global trade flows shifting, infrastructure […]
At Control Chief, we value the opportunity to spend time with the people who serve on the front lines of emergency response. In 2026, we’re looking forward to connecting with fire and rescue professionals at two important industry events where we’ll be demonstrating the Access 1000™ wireless remote control and its role in supporting everyday […]
President Trump’s recent visit to Iowa reignited a long-running debate in agriculture and energy policy: year-round sales of E15 ethanol blends. While the headlines sound bullish for corn and biofuels, the real impact is more nuanced — and that distinction matters for producers, merchandisers, and operators across the grain industry. In a recent episode of […]
Moving grain from inland storage to ocean-going vessels is a vital link in the global agricultural supply chain. Whether it’s wheat, corn, soybeans, or barley, grain export terminals must transfer massive volumes of bulk grain from silos into bulk carriers quickly, efficiently, and safely. At the core of this process are grain shiploaders — heavy […]
Dates: February 21–24, 2026Location: Kansas City Convention Center — Kansas City, Missouri GEAPS Exchange is the premier annual conference and trade show for the grain handling and grain processing industries. Each year, professionals from operations, maintenance, logistics, and equipment suppliers gather for education, networking, and hands-on access to the latest industry technologies. This Ultimate Unofficial […]
In 2026, Control Chief will be exhibiting at several of the most important trade shows across rail, grain, steel, and fire safety industries. These events give us the opportunity to demonstrate our industrial remote control solutions in person, connect with operators and decision-makers, and discuss real-world challenges facing today’s industrial environments. If you’re attending any […]
As we wrap up another year, we want to share our holiday schedule so you can plan accordingly. 🎄 Christmas Holiday Hours Control Chief will be closed for the Christmas holiday on: We will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, and resume normal business hours. 🎆 New Year’s Holiday Hours For the New Year holiday, […]
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the Control Chief team will be taking time to celebrate with family and recharge for the busy season ahead. Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 2025 We will reopen on Monday December 1 at 8:00 AM EST and resume normal business […]
In rail-served and industrial operations, flexibility matters. Whether your facility uses leased locomotives or maintains a rotating fleet, you need reliable control without complicated setup or permanent installation. That’s where the MU&Go®plus+ locomotive remote control system comes in. Built for real-world operations, the MU&Go®plus+ gives operators dependable wireless control, fast installation, and freedom to manage […]
In rail-served and industrial operations, every move matters. From loading product to positioning cars, timing and visibility determine how efficiently the job gets done. When the person controlling the locomotive can see the process firsthand, every adjustment is immediate and precise. That’s the advantage of Control Chief locomotive remote control systems.Our solutions — including Load […]
