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National Skilled Trades Day
Today is National Skilled Trades Day, a day set aside to bring awareness to the need for skilled workers in the United States. According to a report by Forbes, over 53% of workers employed in a skilled trade are nearing retirement age. But only 1 in 5 graduating high school seniors are pursuing a trade […]
How the commodities supercycle could affect the US economy and industrial remote control
According to economists and researchers at Wall Street’s top investment firms, as the global pandemic loosens its grip on the economy, markets are bracing for what it calls a “supercycle” in commodities. That could mean a high yield for investors, and manufacturers like Control Chief are bracing for an increased demand in industrial remote controls. […]
USDA: Forecasts Shift to Soybeans
According to a report issued this month by the USDA, agriculture exports are continuing to grow steadily, with a focus shifting from corn to soybeans. U.S. grain and feed exports are forecast at $29.7 billion, up $200 million from the November forecast, as higher wheat and rice exports more than offset a decline in corn. […]
Pipeline Protest Shuts Down Rail Traffic
CN Rail announced a round of layoffs Thursday as pipeline protests have shut down rail traffic east of Toronto. According to CBC News, protesters are blocking rail traffic over the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C. On Sunday, Nathalie St-Pierre, the Canadian Propane Association president and CEO said that a shortage of propane will start […]
Telechief™ Industrial Remote Controls
Product Spotlight: Telechief™ Series Industrial Remote Controls The Telechief series of industrial remote controls by Control Chief are our most affordable remote control system. The rugged, weather resistant remote controls give operators safe, convenient control from up to 328 feet, and can be used in many different applications. The Telechief remote control receivers can be […]
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