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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 an Ultimate […]
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 […]
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 […]
Industry News
Every Second Counts: How the Access 1000™ Helps Fire Departments Respond Faster and Safer
In the high-stakes world of firefighting, the difference between life and death can come down to mere seconds. When an emergency call comes in, fire crews must spring into action and get their trucks out of the station and on the road as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, one often overlooked obstacle that can significantly slow […]
Politics, Market Dynamics, and Weather: Navigating the Grain Industry in 2024
As the 2024 crop year approaches, a variety of significant factors are influencing the grain markets, particularly in the Corn Belt. Political Factors Impacting the Grain Market Political factors, particularly the upcoming elections, are significantly shaping grain trading dynamics. Market analysts observe that election outcomes can lead to shifts in agricultural policy, impacting tariffs, subsidies, […]
Low Mississippi River Levels Create Critical Shipping Bottleneck for Third Consecutive Harvest Season
The American agricultural industry faces mounting challenges as persistently low water levels along the Mississippi River continue to disrupt grain transportation during the crucial harvest season. This marks the third consecutive year that reduced water levels have impacted the movement of agricultural commodities along one of America’s most vital transportation corridors. Water Level Crisis According […]
US Farmers Raise Alarm Over Potential Tariffs and Soybean Selloff
American farmers, particularly soybean growers, are expressing growing concerns over the implications of rising tariffs and deteriorating relations between the US and China. The soybean industry, a critical pillar of American agriculture, is facing heightened uncertainty, especially following recent market trends that saw a significant selloff in soybean prices. This comes as the US exported […]
Canada Takes Firm Stance with Tariffs on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports
In a significant move to protect its domestic industries, Canada has introduced a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports, effective October 22, 2024. This measure follows a 100% tariff imposed on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), marking Canada’s alignment with the U.S. and European Union in addressing China’s overcapacity in global markets. Why Canada […]
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