Peace of Mind for Pump Truck Operators

Concrete pump operators face significant challenges when setting up equipment on job sites. Ground conditions are often unlevel, have been disturbed, and are affected by weather conditions. When the ground is not strong enough to support the ground-bearing pressures exerted by the concrete pumping equipment,…

DICA to Showcase Multiple New Products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

December 12, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa), DICA will unveil several new products during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, which will take place March 14-18 in Las Vegas. Complementing the company’s product line of FiberMax Crane Pads will be the next generation of engineered crane pad. The new crane pad meets the demand…

DICA Sends FiberMax Crane Pads to IUOE’s Texas Training Center

December 7, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa) DICA announces that the International Union of Operating Engineers’ (IUOE) Training Center in Crosby, Texas has received a set of FiberMax Crane Pads to use with its two new all-terrain cranes. As one of the IUOE’s equipment partners, these FiberMax 6x4x6 crane…

AC&T Feature: Creating a Culture that uses Outrigger Pads Everyday

The article, A new culture, authored by Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, first appeared in the September 2022 issue of American Cranes & Transport. Reader Note: In this article featured in AC&T magazine, we use the term Crane or Outrigger Pad to describe supporting material used for load distribution…

Scott Sutherland Gets Creative When Working in Uneven Conditions

He’s back at it! Scott Sutherland of AJ’s Concrete Pumping in Vancouver, BC, and creator of the Canadian Concrete Pumper YouTube channel is using his platform to share best practices for concrete pump operators. In a recent video, 24 meters of boom, 56 inches of cribbing…, Sutherland takes viewers…

Kris Koberg Named Chairman of SC&RA Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force

August 29, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa), The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has named Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, as Chairman of its new Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force, which is part of the Safety Education & Training Committee. The objective of the task force will be to advance…

The 1:1 Rule for Safe Setup Explained

Scott Southerland, of AJ's Concrete Pumping in Vancouver, BC and creator of the Canadian Concrete Pumper YouTube channel, uses his platform to provide a visual representation of best practices for concrete pump operators. In a recent video, Sutherland explains what the 1:1 rule is in proper outrigger…

New NCCCO Certification is Now Available for Concrete Pump Operators

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) has launched a new certification program for operators of concrete pumps. CCO developed this concrete pump operator certification in response to requests from the industry so that concrete pump operators can follow the same increased…

Utility Products; Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls

When working in the field, it is common for crews to navigate uneven terrain like rocks and tree roots. Pair that with the laundry list of tasks that need to be completed in a work day can make employees vulnerable to workplace falls, slips, and trips. An article from Utility Products, references…

DICA Expands Ground Protection Mats to Include Access Mats

April 20, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa) Just in time for the busy spring season when contractors are working in challenging weather conditions and on soft ground, DICA announces the expansion of its ground protection products, and the addition of new access mats. Light-duty LibertyMats join the ground protection…

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