Since 1971, Control Chief Corporation has manufactured industrial wireless remote controls for locomotives, cranes and other equipment from its single facility in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The nearly 50-person company researches, designs, produces and sells its products in the United States, with custom engineering available for unusual operating conditions and equipment. Its locomotive systems are built around operator safety and feedback, while its Raymote infrared technology provides an alternative where radio interference is a concern.
RFHeroFor 25 years, RFHero has operated as Nichols Electronics, developing a practical wireless-controls business from its early work with mining and metalworking customers. Based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the company now supports industrial customers across the Americas and Europe, with more than 10,000 remote controls in service worldwide.GREENSBURG, PA
CattronFounded in 1946 as the first authorized Motorola radio service station in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, Cattron now makes control technology for industrial equipment, locomotives and remote assets. The Warren-based manufacturer combines wireless remote control with engine management and cloud monitoring, with its locomotive systems tracing back to a pioneering 1977 railyard application. Cattron operates manufacturing facilities in Ohio and the Czech Republic, supporting more than 350 employees and customers in over 50 countries.WARREN, OH
ScanrecoFounded in a Södertälje garage in 1984, Scanreco develops and manufactures wireless remote-control systems for cranes and machinery, helping machine builders give operators safer, more intuitive control. Its Swedish-engineered systems are built for harsh conditions and supported by the company’s Never-Stop Technology™ testing philosophy, which addresses dust, moisture, vibration and radio interference. Scanreco has delivered more than 700,000 systems worldwide and operates production sites in Europe and North America.MASON, OH
OPS Controls, IncSince 2003, Carey, Ohio-based OPS Controls has engineered and manufactured electrical control systems for mobile equipment, taking OEM projects from concept through production and support. Its work spans custom wire harnesses and CAN-based controls, with a distinctive emphasis on wireless remote systems and an onsite S.C.O.P.E. Starter Kit that lets OEMs configure their own radio and keypad controls. The company also digitally tests its U.S.-made harnesses and uses the QT9 quality-management system to track production issues and customer requests.CAREY, OH