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Thanks GEAPS Exchange 2023!
GEAPS Exchange is an annual event that brings together professionals in the grain industry to connect, learn, and discover new products and services. This year’s event took place from February 25-28 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Missouri and was a huge success, with over 3,333 attendees and 360 exhibitors. Folks came from 45 […]
Ultimate Unofficial Guide to GEAPS Exchange 2023 in Kansas City
GEAPS Exchange 2023 will be held at Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO Sat, Feb 25, 2023 – Tue, Feb 28, 2023 Dave Tenney, Dan Sipko, and Drew Smith will be on hand at the Control Chief Booth 1117.We’ll be showcasing our Locomotive Remote Control systems, and ready to help you improve efficiency […]
Veterans Day 2022
As a company that works hard to preserve the tradition of Made in the USA, we are driven by our patriotism and love of the freedoms we have in this great nation. A large part of that love for our country is rooted in a deep respect and gratitude for those men and women that […]
Ultimate Unofficial Guide to AISTech 2022 in Pittsburgh
AISTech is the steel industry’s largest trade show and expo. This year’s conference will feature technical presentations, networking events, and the exposition May 16-19 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Control Chief will be on hand at booth 2236 to showcase our wireless solutions for the Steel Industry. We’ve put together […]
Ultimate Unofficial Guide to ASLRRA 2022 in St. Louis
ASLRRA Annual Conference and Expo will be held at America’s Center Convention Complex St. Louis, Missouri May 1-3, 2022. Our Control Chief Locomotive Remote Control experts, Dave Tenney and Dan Sipko will be at the show at Booth 333. We’re looking forward to talking to you about your industrial remote control needs, and how we […]
Industry News
Trump Administration Declares National Energy Emergency, Alaska Officials Laud “New Era” for Resource Development
A New Direction for U.S. Energy Policy The Trump administration has declared a national energy emergency, marking a significant shift in U.S. energy and resource policies. The executive order, signed earlier this week, underscores the administration’s concern that the nation’s energy and critical minerals capacity is “far too inadequate to meet our Nation’s needs.” The […]
USDA Preview: Canada Threatens Tariff Retaliation – US Ag Exports at Risk?
As the USDA releases its latest crop report, the agricultural industry braces for potential fallout from escalating trade tensions. One of the pressing issues on the horizon is Canada’s threat of tariff retaliation, which could significantly impact US agricultural exports. Canada’s Response to US Tariffs In response to the US considering new tariffs on Canadian […]
Canada Clears $34 Billion Bunge-Viterra Merger with Key Conditions
In a landmark move for the agribusiness sector, Canada has given the green light to the $34 billion merger between U.S. grain merchant Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra. This deal, one of the largest in the industry, positions the merged entity as a global powerhouse in crop trading and processing, rivaling major players like Archer-Daniels-Midland and […]
Tariffs, China, and the Impact on the U.S. Grain Industry
As the incoming administration prepares to implement tariffs on foreign goods, the U.S. grain industry is watching closely. These tariffs, which primarily target imports from China, could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of American agriculture, especially for farmers involved in grain production. With global supply chains shifting and trade relations in flux, […]
Cleveland-Cliffs Eyes Acquisition of US Steel; Headquarters Could Move to Pittsburgh
Cleveland-Cliffs has launched a significant bid to acquire US Steel, with CEO Lourenco Goncalves stating that the headquarters of the combined company would be relocated to Pittsburgh if the deal goes through. This potential acquisition, highlighted by News 5 Cleveland, could reshape the steel industry. Goncalves emphasized the strategic advantages, noting, “If we acquire US […]