2017 - DICA

Tracy Bennett to Lead Lift & Move USA program

December 6, 2017

The below article first appeared December 6, 2017, on International Crane and Specialized Transport. Additional information about Lift & Move USA can be found on their website. Lift & Move USA is a fantastic organization that focuses on promoting careers in the crane, rigging, and specialized…

Risks of Hardwood Timber Crane Mats

December 5, 2017

The below article, titled, Risks with matting was written by Mike Chalmers and appears on pages 58-59 in the October 2017 issue of International Cranes and Specialized Transport. It covers a recent presentation given by Joe Penland of Quality Mat Company at the 2017 SC&RA Crane & Rigging…

DICA the Official Crane Pad Sponsor for Lift & Move USA Careers Event

December 5, 2017

DICA was proud to be the official crane pad sponsor for the recent Lift and Move USA careers event held November 15th, 2017 in Baton Rouge, LA. A set of four FM8x5x10 FiberMax Crane Pads were used with a Liebherr LTM 1200 for a special lift performed at the event. The event, hosted by Deep South…

High Visibility Clothing: Then and Now

December 4, 2017

A recent post written by Brian Zinkle on Hi-Viz Safety Clothing first appeared on Transporation Safety Apparel. We want to thank Brian and TSA for recommending DICA as an example of worker safety in a variety of fields. Please see here for his excellent article or scroll to read it in its…

Proven Ways to Reduce Construction Workplace Accidents

December 1, 2017

The below post, written by Brian Zinkle first appeared on Transportation Safety Apparel. It contains excellent data on the risks associated with construction activities and fundamental steps that can be taken to help mitigate the risks. You can read the article at Transportation Safety Apparel…

New Smaller Blocks & Pads Added to ProStack Interlocking Cribbing Line

November 2, 2017

Nov 2, 2017 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA’s new ProStack™ Cribbing products have been expanded to include smaller Medium Duty interlocking blocks and pad sizes. The reduced size is specifically designed for aerial devices and digger derricks where additional cribbing height is needed to support and…

SafetyTech Sliding Shoe Outrigger Pads to Debut at TCI Expo

October 10, 2017

October 6, 2017 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will debut a new style of SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads for the tree care industry at the TCI Expo, Nov. 2-4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. SafetyTech Sliding Shoe Outrigger Pads are designed for equipment with multi-position, self-leveling outriggers, as found on…

Cavity Pad Plus Joins SafetyTech Outrigger Pad Product Line

October 10, 2017

October 10, 2017 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA introduced Cavity Pad Plus Outrigger Pads at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE), held Oct. 3-5 in Louisville, Ky. The Cavity Pad Plus model joins the company’s SafetyTech® Outrigger Pad product line. SafetyTech Outrigger…

NEW DICA Product Catalog Launched

October 9, 2017

DICA announces the availability of a new comprehensive product catalog featuring its SafetyTech Outrigger Pads, ProStack Cribbing, and FiberMax Crane Pads. Other products included in the catalog are Ground Protection Mats, Wheel Chocks and Brackets, and TrainSmart Pole Barriers. SafetyTech Outrigger…

DICA now on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn

September 11, 2017

DICA got its start by talking with and listening to the customer. Our founder, Dick Koberg, wasn’t even in the outrigger pad business, but as a representative for fiberglass utility bodies, he listened when a customer asked him, “Can you build me a better outrigger pad?” That’s the question…