Fighting For the American Economy
Equipment manufacturers support 2.8 million jobs in the United States, representing 12% of all U.S. manufacturing jobs. In Iowa, where DICA is headquartered, equipment manufacturers contribute $13.7 billion to the state economy.
Recently the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) sent a letter…
U.S. Homeland Security Recognizes Crane and Rigging As Essential Critical Infrastructure
(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
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
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…
DICA Supply Chain Unaffected by COVID-19
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 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 (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®…
DICA to Showcase New Products in Multiple Booths at Conexpo-Con/Agg
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
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
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…