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Control Chief is monitoring COVID-19
To our valued customers and partners: As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves and continues to impact the marketplace and the economy, Control Chief wants to reassure you that we are monitoring the situation with vigilance. We are doing all we can to safeguard our workforce, and to keep our manufacturing process running smoothly. We are pleased […]
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 […]
Product Spotlight: Locomotive Solutions
This month’s product spotlight is our Locomotive Series of industrial remote controls. Plus Enabled Technology utilizes a secure digital frequency hopping radio link that offers critical feedback to the operator in control. Our MU&Go®plus+™ is a single cabinet transportable receiver for multi-unit equipped locomotives, ideal for fleet locomotive operations. The MU&Go®plus+™ is a perfect solution […]
Product Spotlight: Control Chief Custom Solutions
At Control Chief, our team of engineers are ready to create a solution for the specific and unique challenges of your industrial application. We’ve created custom industrial remote control units for mining, shiploading, material handling, locomotive, and for many other unique scenarios. This month, Control Chief is shining our Product Spotlight on our Custom Solutions. […]
2020 Tradeshow Schedule
Control Chief Corporation will be featured at the following industry tradeshows in 2020. The Precast Show March 5-7, 2020 Fort Worth, TXBooth 1440 GEAPS Exchange Expo POSTPONED UNTIL July 16-19 Minneapolis, MNBooth 1245 FDIC International POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 Indianapolis, INBooth 9440 Port and Terminal Technology Conference POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE […]
Industry News
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 […]
Dockworkers’ Strike Suspended: Tentative Agreement Reached Amid Port Disruptions
The three-day dockworkers’ strike that disrupted 36 major U.S. ports has been suspended following a tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. This strike, involving 45,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas, was the largest since 1977, halting the movement of goods and causing significant economic strain. 62% Wage Increase […]
How Will the Dockworker Strike Affect the Grain Industry?
UPDATE: Dockworkers’ Strike Suspended: Tentative Agreement Reached Amid Port DisruptionsFor the latest developments on the dockworkers’ strike and its impact on port operations, check out our recent article here detailing the tentative agreement and what it means for the grain market. As of October 1, dockworkers across 36 ports on the East and Gulf Coasts […]
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