2014 - DICA

New Features Increase FiberMax® Crane Pad Performance

December 17, 2014

December 17, 2014 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Since its introduction in early 2014, several new features have been developed for the FiberMax® crane pad product line, from DICA® Outrigger Pads. The new features include a static dissipation strip, corner cribbing, and additional rigging hardware…

DICA Outrigger Pad Rack Highlighted

December 10, 2014

The newly introduced DICA ZeroLift Pad Rack has been highlighted in several industry leading websites and magazines. Link to the respective articles below or read the excerpt from Utility Fleet Professional to learn how ZeroLift provides a simple and safe way for RT crane users to transport outrigger…

Crane & Rigging Hotline Highlights FiberMax® Crane Pads

November 20, 2014

Crane & Rigging Hotline highlights FiberMax® Crane Mats in the product focus section of their July 2014 issue. See the full article here or read below. You can also see our web page for more information on how FiberMax crane pads deliver maximum…

AC&T Interviews DICA CEO Kris Koberg

October 30, 2014

D. Ann Shiffler at American Cranes & Transport recently sat down to interview DICA CEO, Kris Koberg. The interview appears on page 31 and 32 of the May 2014 issue and includes topics covering DICA company history and how we started with outrigger pads, the dynamics of working…

Avoiding the Slippery Slope - Ground Conditions for Cranes

October 21, 2014

Tracy Bennett recently authored “Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Crane Setup Starts with Solid Ground Conditions” in the October 2014 issue of Crane & Rigging Hot Line. DICA contributed to the article by defining Ground Load Rating and Soil Bearing Capacity and providing images…

DICA Welcomes Visitors to New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility

September 8, 2014

Sept. 8, 2014 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA® Outrigger Pads recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house last month to celebrate its move a year ago to new a headquarters, manufacturing, and distribution facility in Guthrie Center, Iowa. The event was attended by more than 100 members of…

DICA Outrigger Pads Assist Future NASA Missions in Space

May 20, 2014

Safe Setup on the Ground for Future NASA Missions in Space October 13, 2014 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) — Whether NASA is employing new technology to launch vehicles into near space or simply lifting heavy components with cranes on the ground, providing a safe setup is essential to the job. Recently, Safety…

DICA Invited to Attend EUFMC Fleet Managers Conference

May 20, 2014

May 19, 2014 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA Outrigger Pads will exhibit at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), June 1-4, 2014 in Williamsburg, Va. DICA joins an elite group of about 100 companies which have been asked to display their products at this by-invitation-only…

DICA Crane Mats Used in 2014 Crane Operator Skills Championship

May 12, 2014

DICA was a proud sponsor of the 2014 crane operator skills championship. The competition was help in Las Vegas, during the Conexpo tradeshow. DICA FiberMax crane pads were the exclusive load distribution product for this event which can be seen in May 2014 Crane & Rigging Hotline…

DICA Introduces FiberMax® Crane Pads and Outrigger Pads

April 7, 2014

The introduction of a new series of load distribution products at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March by DICA® has attracted the attention of the crane rental industry for their superior ability to support all types of equipment, even in poor soil conditions. Designed to improve stability for the largest cranes…