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DICA Announces LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors

September 3, 2020

Sept 1st, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA announces a brand name change for its acquired Linton Rigging Gear line of products to “LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors.“ LiftGuard joined the DICA family of engineered products following the company’s acquisition of Linton Rigging Gear earlier this…

Tools and Resources for Building a Crane Support System

July 22, 2020

Keith Anderson, expert lift planning and rigging engineer, reminds readers of International Cranes & Specialized Transport magazine that a level, load-sustaining base is critical to supporting cranes, which impose high loads and pressures on the ground. The article appeared in the June 2020 issue…

FiberMax Crane Pads Case Study

July 14, 2020

The following case study communicates the many benefits DICA FiberMax Crane Pads provide over wood and steel alternatives. The case study details the process Connelly Crane Rental Corp., used to choose FiberMax Crane Pads and why they decided to do so, rather than options their team previously used…

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SC&RA Member Tyler Elliff, Advocates for Crane Construction Standards in Tree Care

May 22, 2020

A recent press release from Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) highlighted the ongoing work of SC&RA member Tyler Elliff of Precision Crane Service, Windsor, Calif., regarding crane use in tree care. Because risks faced by crane operators in construction or tree…

Tips for Setting Up Knuckleboom Cranes

May 7, 2020

A recent article in Telecom and Utility Construction outlines the six best practices for setting up a knuckleboom crane. One of the tips is to ensure that the ground can hold the weight of the crane along with the weight of the load. Knucklebooms typically have small outrigger floats which lead to…

DICA’s Kris Koberg Named to SC&RA’s Safety Education & Training Committee

May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Kris Koberg CEO of DICA, was recently named to serve a three-year term on the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) Crane & Rigging Group Safety Education & Training Committee. Koberg’s nomination was approved on April 30 during the…

How to Protect Your Business from a Frustrating Legal Trend

April 20, 2020

In a recent article by Bill Smith in American Cranes & Transport (AC&T), the risk management expert discusses how to protect your business from a frustrating legal trend known as “Reptile Strategy." To quote, “Make no mistake: Reptile strategy is designed to take your business and tear…

U.S. Homeland Security Recognizes Crane and Rigging As Essential Critical Infrastructure

April 1, 2020

(CENTREVILLE, VA) – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association received notice today from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirming the U.S. crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industry and its workers as Essential Critical Infrastructure. In Guidance on the Essential…

DICA 2020 Conexpo-Con/Agg Highlights

March 26, 2020

Although there's little question, it's not exactly "business as usual" we want to share a few highlights from a terrific Conexpo-Con/Agg tradeshow earlier this month. First, a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this show a success under very trying circumstances. Secondly, thank you to our…

Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Crane Setup Starts with Solid Ground Conditions

March 21, 2020

In October 2014, crane industry veteran Tracy Bennett authored an excellent ground conditions article entitled, “Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Crane Setup Starts with Solid Ground Conditions” in Crane & Rigging Hot Line. Our team was asked to contribute to the article and assisted by defining…