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Bradford, Pennsylvania – February 26th, 2021 - A local manufacturing company is celebrating a milestone, as the company turns 50 years old.
Control Chief Corporation started making industrial remote controls
in Lewis Run, PA in February of 1971. The company began with 8
employees, and a commitment to provide innovation and American
craftsmanship to customers all over the world. Eventually, Control Chief
relocated to the City of Bradford, to the site of the former Loblaw’s
Market, where they currently operate.
Remote control systems for overhead cranes and locomotives are
researched, designed, and built from the circuit boards to completion at
the company headquarters on Williams Street in Bradford.
As the economy starts to re-open post-pandemic, Control Chief is
poised for success, as an increase in the demand in commodities markets,
like steel, copper, aggregate, and grain are dependent on the wireless
control solutions provided by Control Chief. Through innovation and a
commitment to excellence, the company is poised to increase their
visibility as a world-wide leader in wireless solutions.
“The company was founded on the idea that there had to be a better
way after observing an overhead crane operator attempting to communicate
with hand signals to a worker attaching a load,” said Managing Partner
and Chief Technology Officer Jake Bryner, “The vision was to come up
with a way to allow the worker to control the crane directly and
eliminate the possibility of miscommunication therefore improving safety
throughout the facility.”
Bryner said that Control Chief has continued to innovate since the
beginning, switching from early analog electronics to
microprocessor-based controls, migrating from tone-based radio
communication to modern spread-spectrum radio technology, and
integrating highly configurable PC-based controls into their equipment.
“Our first priority is always safety, but constant product development
allows us to introduce new and updated products to meet our customers’
needs.”
Despite the challenges the previous year presented, Control Chief
has led the industry through sales, production, and continued service to
customers.
“Control Chief Corporation has built its reputation through strong,
long-term relationships with our customers and industry partners. We
have a proud history of improving safety and efficiencies in the
demanding environments that our industry serves,” said Brian Landries,
Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer. “As we work to achieve our
corporate vision for the next 50 years, we’re taking a moment to
reflect on our past, but more importantly to transform ourselves into an
even more innovative, sustainable, customer-focused company for the
future.”
From its humble beginnings with 8 employees to a staff of nearly 50
today, Control Chief is faithful to their commitments to providing
excellent service to its Customer Connected philosophy.
“Throughout the last 50 years, the consistent key to success has
been our employees,” said Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer
Tim Bean, “Because we produce a highly technical product, highly skilled
individuals with attention to detail are critical.” Bean said that it
can be challenging to find people with the right skills, but by creating
a family environment, providing good benefits, and respecting and
valuing employees and their families, it has allowed Control Chief to be
successful in long term retention. “We are truly grateful for not only
our current employees, but for all those who have contributed to the
Control Chief mission in the past.”
The company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout
2021 with special events planned for the staff, industry and sales
channel partners. To send Control Chief best wishes on this momentous
milestone in the company’s history, please “Like” Control Chief and post
your comment on Facebook at facebook.com/controlchiefcorp .
About Control Chief Corporation
Control Chief Corporation is an industry leader in the design,
manufacture and service of specialized radio and infrared remote control
systems. For the past five decades Control Chief has provided their
customers in North America and internationally with highly reliable
control systems for the locomotive and material handling industries.
For more information about Control Chief Corporation, visit controlchief.com
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Who were the founders and their story how they came up with their idea's?
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