For 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.
Control Chief CorporationSince 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.BRADFORD, 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
Proxicast, LLCFounded in 2000 near Pittsburgh, Proxicast, LLC designs and manufactures professional-grade wireless data communications equipment for remote monitoring and data collection. Its antennas, cables, cellular and Wi‑Fi equipment support applications ranging from industrial automation and transit to banking and security, with products deployed by organizations around the world. Proxicast is a privately held company with a US-based technical support team.334118GLENSHAW, PA
RITEC Enterprises, IncSince 1973, RITEC Enterprises has been a Rochester-based distributor and manufacturer’s representative serving industrial, utility, municipal and building-automation customers. It is known for pairing application assistance with measurement and control solutions, particularly for process operations and remote infrastructure. RITEC also supports wireless deployments from its Rochester facility, including custom field enclosures.ROCHESTER, NY