2020 - DICA

Q&A with Sun Concrete Pumping’s Jim Manson

December 29, 2020

Jim Manson is President of Sun Concrete Pumping, a concrete pumping contractor in Grimes, Iowa. The company opened its doors in 1982 with a single small-line pump. Today it operates a diverse fleet with professional operators. Sun Concrete is a family-owned and operated concrete pumping company with…

DICA to Feature Equipment Setup Solutions for Arborists

December 16, 2020

December 16th (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will showcase products designed for tree care applications during the TCI Virtual Summit, January 13-15, 2021. The event is being held in an online platform where education sessions and tradeshow networking can occur in real time. DICA will feature its SafetyTech®…

Q&A with NessCampbell’s Jonelle Anderson

December 3, 2020

Jonelle Anderson is Director of Marketing for NessCampbell Crane + Rigging with eight locations throughout Oregon and Washington. In addition to crane and rigging services, the company provides specialized transportation and engineering. The company’s history dates back to 1946 and began operations…

Best Practices for Preventing Hand Injuries

December 2, 2020

Did you know? According to Ness Campbell Crane + Rigging, hand trauma makes up approximately 80 percent of all workplace injuries. Whether you work with cranes, aerial equipment, concrete pumps or other type of outrigger enabled equipment, you know that your hands are essential to the job. A recent…

Level Setup Critical for Using Aerials and Digger Derricks in Winter Conditions

December 1, 2020

Utility Fleet Proffessional Magazine recently published an article by Craig Ries, Terex Utilities' Product Safety Engineer. It covers the importance of a level setup for aerials and digger derricks in snowy and icy conditions and provides specific winter designed DICA Outrigger Pad and Cribbing Block…

Q&A with Terex Utilities' Justin Pinkalla

November 25, 2020

Justin Pinkalla is the West Regional Sales Manager for Terex Utilities, which makes aerial devices, digger derricks, and auger drills for the electric utility industry. He has been with the company since 2000 and is based in Florida. Learn more at www.terex.com/utilities DICA: You got your start…

Are Your Outrigger Pads Big Enough?

November 24, 2020

The Tree Care Industry Magazine recently published an article by Emily Duane, that covers the importance of proper outrigger pad, crane pad and cribbing setup. It also addresses the magnitude of risk crane operators face every day. Highlights of that article are captured below. To read the article…

NBIS and DICA: Outrigger Pad Basics Safety Series

November 11, 2020

Our brand-new safety series, Outrigger Pad Basics was developed in partnership with NBIS, the leading insurance provider for crane and rigging, concrete pumping and heavy haul equipment. The essential tips for outrigger pad safety are helpful companions to jobsite responsibilities outlined in OSHA…

Q&A with Industrial Training International’s Zack Parnell

November 6, 2020

Zack Parnell is President & CEO of Industrial Training International (ITI), a training solutions provider for crane operations, rigging, lift planning, and engineering. He joined the company as Director of Business Development in 2009 and has served as President & CEO since 2015. Learn more at…

GKS and DICA Develop New Blocking Solution

November 3, 2020

We recently partnered with the GKS team to develop a fully engineered blocking solution for heavy machinery. The new Jack and Roll block is a safer, more durable solution to replace scrap or wood blocking options. See the following link to learn more about the Jack and Roll block at American Cranes…