
Getting It Right – A DICA Partner’s Success Story
If you’ve ever attended the SC&RA Annual Conference, you’ve likely heard a trio of musicians from within the industry. Alvaro Rodriguez, President of Montajes y Proyectos Especializados (MPE Group) is one of the guitarists, joined by Eddy Kitchen of Kitchen’s Crane & Equipment and DICA’s…

DICA to Showcase Multiple New Products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
December 12, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa), DICA will unveil several new products during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, which will take place March 14-18 in Las Vegas. Complementing the company’s product line of FiberMax Crane Pads will be the next generation of engineered crane pad. The new crane pad meets the demand…

Getting the 411 on the Crane and Rigging Industry
Last month, DICA participated in the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) Annual Crane & Rigging Industry Workshop in Dallas, Texas, which provided critical updates for users of cranes. The association reported nearly 600 people in attendance.
In his report to the Safety…

US Cargo Control Carries LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors
U.S. Cargo Control, a manufacturer and distributor of the cargo control industry, will now carry DICA’s full line of LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors.
The sling protection product line includes LiftGuard Magnetic Edge Protectors from DICA, CornerMax Cut-Resistant Sleeves, and three types of wear…

AC&T Feature: Creating a Culture that uses Outrigger Pads Everyday
The article, A new culture, authored by Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, first appeared in the September 2022 issue of American Cranes & Transport.
Reader Note: In this article featured in AC&T magazine, we use the term Crane or Outrigger Pad to describe supporting material used for load distribution…

Plan for Success
When working with cranes, planning is essential from the start of the project through to the end. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 297 fatalities from 2011-2017 in its report on fatal occupational injuries involving cranes. That averages to 42 reported crane-related deaths in the U.S. per…

Kris Koberg Named Chairman of SC&RA Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force
August 29, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa), The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has named Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, as Chairman of its new Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force, which is part of the Safety Education & Training Committee. The objective of the task force will be to advance…

American Cranes & Transport; The Importance of Weight Accuracy in Lift Planning
A recent article written by Geoffrey Goldberg and published in American Cranes & Transport emphasizes the importance of weight accuracy when planning for a lift. When planning for a heavy lift, it's important to account for all aspects to ensure that you are not overloading the crane or the ground…

DICA Expands Availability of SafetyTech Outrigger Pads
August 11, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa) DICA announces that Scott-Macon Equipment, one of its dealers, has expanded availability of in-stock SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads. “The outrigger pads Scott-Macon Equipment now stocks, including half a dozen models of 2” Heavy Duty pads, are products that are in…

Liebherr Hosts Customer Day In New Facility
Liebherr USA, Co. hosted its first Customer Day at its newly expanded facility in Newport News, Va. At the event, the company demonstrated a diverse range of products across all 10 product segments including earthmoving, material handling technology, deep foundation machines, tower cranes, mobile and…