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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 […]
Product Spotlight: TrainChief®plus+™ Locomotive Remote Control
Control Chief Wireless Solutions has been providing industrial remote controls to many different industries since 1971. TrainChief®plus+™ locomotive remote control System with OCU This month’s product spotlight is our TrainChief®plus+™ locomotive remote control system with Operator Control Unit (OCU). Control Chief locomotive remote control systems allow the operator to position train cars accurately from a […]
Product Spotlight: Summit Series Industrial Remote Controls
Control Chief Wireless Solutions has been providing industrial remote controls to many different industries since 1971. CONTROL CHIEF SUMMIT SERIES SK2400 AND SK2500 Transmitters The Summit Series industrial remote control puts you in total control of your equipment from a safe vantage point on the plant floor. Using wireless technology, the remote control can be […]
Industry News
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 […]
STB Approves CN’s Acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway, Expanding Rail Network
Canadian National Railway’s (CN) acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway (IANR) has officially been approved by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), marking a major milestone in the rail industry. This acquisition, announced on January 14, 2025, combines IANR’s 175 route miles with CN’s vast 20,000-mile rail network, creating a more streamlined and efficient transportation solution […]
Why Are Grain and Corn Markets Volatile? Massive Fund Buying Drives Corn and Soybean Rally
The agricultural commodity markets, particularly grain and corn, have been witnessing massive fund outflows recently. As the markets react to a variety of factors, one of the biggest drivers has been rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies, including potential tariffs on China and Canada. This political and economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on investor confidence […]
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Sue Biden Administration Over Blocked $15 Billion Deal
In a dramatic development, U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the President’s decision to block a $14.9 billion deal that would have seen the Japanese steel giant acquire U.S. Steel. The legal action comes after Biden’s controversial decision to block the deal, citing national security concerns and […]
US Biofuel and Ethanol Production: A Growing Trend in Energy and Agriculture
The relationship between energy and agriculture has always been dynamic, but in recent years, it has evolved significantly. Driven by demand for cleaner, renewable energy sources, biofuels like ethanol and biomass-based diesel fuels have become key players in both sectors. This surge in biofuel production is not only reshaping the landscape of U.S. agriculture but […]