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DICA Debuts Addition to ProStack Product Line


> DICA debuts a new addition to the ProStack® Cribbing product line at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE), Oct. 1-3, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. ProStack Slot Lock Cribbing Blocks are engineered to stack and lock together, giving users the ability to safely gain needed cribbing height in unlevel conditions. Developed with customer input, the new lighter weight and lower cost ProStack product is designed for use with the types of equipment used in utility, tree care, concrete construction, and crane and rigging markets. “DICA’s ProStack Slot Lock Cribbing is


a perfect fit for aerial devices, digger derricks, concrete pumpers, and boom trucks,” said Kris Koberg, CEO. “The combination of variable height, interlocking stackability and compatibility with SafetyTech Outrigger Pads gives operators the safety, stability, and versatility needed when working in unlevel environments.” The setup of a SafetyTech Base Pad


and two ProStack Blocks has a 100,000 lb. working load limit and a max allowable pressure of 500 psi. Slot Lock flanges interlock with a DICA SafetyTech® base pad and with each subsequent block layer when positioned in alternating directions. Each layer increases cribbing height by five inches, and the surface allows room for outrigger feet measuring up to 18”x18.” Each ProStack Slot Lock block weighs less


than 30 pounds, which minimizes operator fatigue and provides quick setup and breakdown times. Molded grips make it easy for one person to carry and position blocks, even when wearing gloves. TuffGrip® handles can be added as an option to facilitate carrying two blocks at once. DICA’s Hi-Viz orange TuffGrip handles are waterproof and resistant to UV light, hydraulic fluids, and road chemicals. Unlike most cribbing solutions


commonly deployed in the field, ProStack’s engineered material is extremely strong and impervious to weather and jobsite conditions. ProStack Cribbing is made from a combination of post-consumer recycled material and additives to produce a strong, reliable, and environmentally friendly solution. All ProStack cribbing products are


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warrantied for 25 years against rot, insect infestation, splitting, cracking or splintering. DICA introduced ProStack Cribbing, the


industry’s first engineered cribbing product, in 2017. ProStack Slot Lock joins the original ProStack Pyramid Lock product line. y


Louisville Heats Up with Re- cord-Breaking ICUEE 2019


> Demo Expo Smashes Attendance, Exhibitor and Show Space Records (photo courtesy of ICUEE) Record numbers of utility and


construction professionals converged on Louisville, Ky., for the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) Oct. 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Registered attendance topped 19,000,


from the United States, Canada and more than 65 other countries worldwide. “We shattered our attendance record on


Tuesday,” said John Rozum, ICUEE show director. “Our 70 registration kiosks were printing 25 badges per minute between 8 and 10 a.m., so we knew the temperature wasn’t the only thing running hot that day and breaking records.” ICUEE 2019 included over 1,000


exhibitors showcasing the latest products and solutions for the utility construction industry. Exhibitors covered a record 1.34 million square feet or more than 30 acres. Exhibits included the show’s signature hands-on equipment test drives and interactive product demonstrations. “By all measures, this was an outstanding


ICUEE with more to see and experience than ever before, and it was gratifying to see such positive energy among attendees and exhibitors,” said Rick Johnson, ICUEE 2019 show chair and CEO Emeritus of Charles Machine Works. “ICUEE is always such a tremendous opportunity to make lasting industry connections that help participants continue to grow and stay competitive.” ICUEE 2019 featured a new equipment


demonstration area, new and expanded education programs, and new networking opportunities. The show’s new UTV Test Track featured


utility terrain vehicle displays and test-drive courses for hands-on evaluation of machine capabilities. “Team Altec enjoyed spending time


with show attendees celebrating 90 years of innovation and customer satisfaction at ICUEE 2019,” said Lee Styslinger III,


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CEO of Altec. “ICUEE always serves as a great opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with our customers.” ICUEE has been known as the place to


be for innovative equipment in the industry, and 2019 is no exception. “This is our first year at ICUEE, and


this is the place to be if you are focused on the utility construction industry,” said Amine Khimjee, vice president of sales and marketing at Fat Truck, a manufacturer of industrial off-road utility vehicles. “We have seven people working the booth and we have been busy throughout the show.” The Next Generation of Utility


Professionals ICUEE also looked to attract the next


generation of workers: A new Career Skills Event brought hundreds of high school students from throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana to the 2019 show to interact with exhibitors and learn about rewarding industry careers. AEM, show owner and producer,


partnered with Bridging America’s Gap on the event, which included hands-on learning stations, talks with industry professionals and tours of the show floor. Expanded Educational and Networking


Opportunities New and expanded education offerings


included more field classrooms on the show floor and new lunch-and-learn sessions. Desi Matel-Anderson, FEMA’s first chief innovation officer, returned to ICUEE in 2019 to lead three Disaster Simulation Labs. A new Emerging Technologies


Pavilion joined expanded Safety and Fleet Management exhibit pavilions on the indoor show floor. These pavilions helped group specific types of exhibitors to make it even easier to spot what’s new, making them a “can’t miss” feature at ICUEE. The ICUEE 2019 show badge included


access to the show’s first-ever ICUEE Live! at Fourth Street Live! Concert in downtown Louisville’s Fourth Street Live! dining and entertainment complex, for a fun networking event that featured local music from The Crashers & Soul Circus. The closing Bourbon, Beer & Bites networking reception returned with complimentary tastings of the food and beverages of Louisville. Mark your calendar: The next ICUEE


will be held September 28-30, 2021 returning to Louisville and the Kentucky Exposition Center. Keep up to date on the show at www.


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