Outrigger & Crane Pad Industry News Archives

DICA to Showcase New Products in Multiple Booths at Conexpo-Con/Agg

January 15, 2020

January 13, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will display its multiple lines of Outrigger Pads, Crane Pads, Cribbing Blocks, Pole Barriers and introduce a new product category at two booth locations — C20838 and F8258 during the 2020 ConExpo-Con/Agg show, to be held March 10-14 in Las Vegas. “We…

Five Keys to Protecting Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset: Its People

January 13, 2020

In any industry, people are a company’s most valuable asset. A recent article in TCI magazine addresses the importance of equipping your people so they can best carry out the objectives of your organization. Investing in them not only improves safety and productivity but is a key to sustaining a positive…

Billy Smith – Ground Conditions Language Needs to be in your Contract

December 31, 2019

Billy Smith, Executive Vice President, NBIS summarized six risk management takeaways as we bring 2019 to a close. Including Ground Condition language in your contract was a key topic noted in the article on page 51 of the December ACT publication and also discussed during the September SC&RA workshop…

Don't Get Stuck in a Rut

December 17, 2019

Why Checkers Ground Protection Mats Make "Cents" for You "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", counseled American Inventor and Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. That's certainly true when working on ground that can be easily damaged by the equipment you need to complete the job. To…

Houston Shows Big Time Support for Lift and Move USA

December 10, 2019

DICA was proud to recently support Lift and Move USA in Houston. Liebherr was a terrific host for the event which attracted over 550 high school juniors, seniors, technical college students, teachers and administrators from 17 schools attended the event. See below for photo highlights of the event…

Buy 12 AM48 or VM48 AlturnaMATS get 1 FREE!

November 6, 2019

Take advantage of our special fall savings exclusively on AM48 and VM48 AlturnaMATS models with our buy 12, get 1 FREE special offer. See below for details. Moving heavy equipment over soft, sensitive ground can be costly if you’re unprepared. Over the past three decades, we’ve seen what happens…

Lenny's Story, All Access Equipment

November 1, 2019

We're thankful to have known and worked for years with Lenny Polonski and their team at All Access Equipment. He is a true pioneer in the development and use of tracked aerial lifts in America. These unique machines have significantly increased the safety of tree care operations for many users. We're…

Lift & Move USA Benefits East Texas Students

October 31, 2019

Teachers and administrators from East Texas had high praise for the Lift & Move USA event hosted by BOSS Crane & Rigging and Bennett International on Oct. 16, in Longview, Texas. About 340 students and 35 educators from more than 20 schools attended the event, which showcased career paths…

Take Advantage of Year End Tax Benefits

October 31, 2019

Taking advantage of year-end tax savings to increase your assets and decrease your tax bill by thousands of dollars has never been easier. Two Volvo Construction VPs detail the American IRS Tax Code sections 179 and 168 to maximize your purchasing power. For details, see the article on construction…

Winter Weather Driving Safety

October 30, 2019

As winter hits its stride, Billy Smith of NBIS reminds employers with commercial vehicles to revisit safe driving and crucial maintenance tips with their CMV operators. Good maintenance goes hand in hand with safe operation. Read the full article here, published in American Cranes & Transport (p.…