Outrigger & Crane Pad Industry News Archives

New Web Tools make 3D Lift Plan Features Available On-the-Go

September 16, 2019

August 30, 2019 (Fernandina Beach, Fla.) – A1A Software LLC has introduced five new web tools for task specific lift planning activities in 3D Lift Plan. “These tools enable users to input or gather important lift planning information without creating a full lift plan,” explained Tawnia Weiss,…

DICA to Show New Cribbing and Pad Products at ICUEE 2019

September 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will debut a new addition to the ProStack Cribbing product line designed for the types of equipment used in the electrical utility industry. ProStack®interlocking cribbing blocks will be on display along with a variety of the company’s Outrigger Pads and…

DICA Outrigger Pads Used in Wake Island WWII Cleanup

August 21, 2019

DICA and our SafetyTech Outrigger Pads have been proud to play a part in the clean up of World War II waste on Wake Island. Wake Island is a historic WWII battlefield, part of the Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monumentand and is one of the most remote islands in the world at approximately 2,138…

Pole Removal and Setting Techniques to Prevent Digger Derrick Damage

August 21, 2019

Pole pulling and setting is a common practice in utility line construction maintenance. A recent article by Jason Julius of Terex Utilities (read using the link or continue below) published in Utility Fleet Professional magazine addresses techniques for doing so in a way that prevents damage to digger…

Caring for Your Crews During the Summer

July 30, 2019

Vigilance by workers and employers is necessary to protect construction crews from heat stress during the summer months. This article from the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America is a good reminder. It identifies warning signs, high risk individuals, and steps to reduce exposure. See…

Using Lift Plans for Clear Customer Communication

June 20, 2019

Just as there are different types of lift plans, the concept of lift planning can mean different things to different people depending on their responsibilities. Tawnia Weiss, president of A1A Software, Fernandina Beach, Fla., says that whether you are communicating with customers, site owners, or vendors…

Truck Cranes Offer Efficient Lifting Solution for Many Jobs

June 19, 2019

Simple, cost-effective operations and easy dispatch are the hallmarks of a truck crane, reports American Cranes and Transport in the May 2019 issue. Ken Martinek, vice president and general manager of Stevenson Sales and Service, says when a truck crane can be utilized, it offers cost efficiencies…

New Leader Named to Head NCCCO

June 19, 2019

Thom Sicklesteel was recently chosen to lead the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) into the future. He will take the reins as chief executive officer, replacing longtime organization leader Graham Brent, on July 1, 2019. American Cranes and Transport Magazine…

A Solid Investment

May 8, 2019

DICA FiberMax® Crane Pads Support & Protect Wilkerson’s 500-ton mobile crane. Wilkerson Crane Rental, based in Kansas City, Kan., serves Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma with its fleet of 19 cranes, ranging from boom trucks to a 500-ton Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 all-terrain crane. The…

Crane Hotline Names Top Trainers

May 6, 2019

Crane Hot Line magazine and the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals will recognize Corporate and Professional trainers at ACRP’s General Assembly, to be held May 14-16 in Lexington, Ky. Trainers are selected by a panel of judges based on their use of innovative or hands-on instruction;…