Outrigger & Crane Pad Industry News Archives

DICA Supply Chain Unaffected by COVID-19

March 20, 2020

To our valued customers, COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on our lives and everyday routines. Below is a brief note to let you know what DICA is doing to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus and how we are functioning as a business. First and foremost, we are focused on the health and well-being…

DICA to purchase Linton Rigging Gear Supplies, LLC

March 18, 2020

March 11, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA announces it has reached an agreement with Ray Linton to purchase the assets of Linton Rigging Gear Supplies, LLC. Following the completion of the acquisition, DICA will assume all ongoing operations. The timing of the announcement during the 2020 ConExpo-Con/Agg…

AXION Structural Innovations to Co-Locate with DICA at ConExpo-Con/Agg

February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Axion Structral Innovations and DICA announce plans to co-locate in multiple booth locations at Conexpo-Con/Agg. AXION’s STRUXURE® Composite Crane Mats and Heavy-Duty Access Mats will be on display alongside DICA’s SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads, FiberMax®…

Don't Get Stuck in a Rut This Spring!

February 24, 2020

Spring is coming soon! Stop tearing up customers yards and getting stuck in sloppy wet terrain. To prevent rutting and other landscape damage, it's important to use professional ground protection mats. Using AlturnaMATS Ground Protection mats reduces worker aggravation and unnecessary repair costs…

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…

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…