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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 safe […]
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 […]
2021 Holiday Hours
As we think about the blessings of this past year, and look forward to celebrating time with our families over the holidays, we’re filled with gratitude for all of our amazing customers, vendors, and representatives. From all of us at Control Chief to all of you, we hope you have a Merry Christmas and a […]
Thanksgiving 2021 Holiday Hours
Control Chief’s offices will be closed at 1PM EST Wednesday, Nov. 24th, Thursday, Nov. 25th,and Friday, Nov. 26thin celebration of Thanksgiving. We’ll re-open Monday, November 29th at 8AM EST Enjoy Your Holiday!
The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to ASLRRA 2021 in Phoenix Arizona
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix Arizona on November 16-19, 2021. Control Chief will be at the show at Booth 924 to showcase our Locomotive Remote Control Systems with our Locomotive Remote Control experts, Dave Tenney and Dan Sipko. […]
Industry News
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 […]
Impact of U.S. Elections on Commodities
The recent segment of “Commodity Champions” featuring Manisha Gupta and Sumit Gupta, CEO of Asia Business at McDonald Pelz Global Commodities, delved into the nuanced impacts of the U.S. elections on various sectors, with a particular focus on commodities. This discussion sheds light on how policy shifts under a potential Trump administration could influence global […]