What DICA USA does

DICA USA (legal entity: DICA Outrigger Pads) is a family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa. The company designs and produces engineered ground protection and equipment support products, organized into five primary categories: outrigger and crane pads (SafetyTech proprietary thermoplastic, FiberTech fiber-reinforced polymer, LevelRight adjustable, FiberMax, EcoMax, SteelTech modular steel dunnage); cribbing and leveling (ProStack Slot Lock, Pyramid Lock, and composite timbers); ground protection and access mats (Ranger HD, Defender MD, Titan, SlatTrax, AlturnaMATS, VersaMATS, TuffTrak XL) ranging from 100- to 200-ton compression capacity; and jobsite safety products (LiftGuard magnetic sling protectors, WorkSafe OSHA-compliant hole covers, TrainSmart NCCCO pole barriers, CrushProof chocks). Underlying technology centers on proprietary engineered thermoplastics and fiber-reinforced polymer composites protected by 16+ patents across the US, Canada, UK, Germany, and France, with products compliant with ASME B30.5, ASME B30.9, and applicable OSHA standards.

DICA operates a sales-led, multi-channel go-to-market combining a dedicated e-commerce storefront (store.dicausa.com), toll-free direct sales staffed by trained Fitting Specialists, website quote requests, and email. Revenue is generated through unit-priced hardware sales, with most products sold via quote and select SKUs available for direct online purchase. The customer base spans crane and lifting operators, general contractors, utility services, tree care and landscaping firms, equipment rental companies, and government/military customers (including the US Army Corps of Engineers and, per company claims, NASA and commercial spaceflight operators). Distribution extends to 50+ countries across all seven continents, anchored by US-based manufacturing.

The company's pricing model is unit-based across tiers — SafetyTech pads range from $107 to $1,727 depending on size and duty rating; ground protection mats span $215 (Ranger HD) to $400 (Defender MD) with heavier access mats priced by quote; SlatTrax temporary roads range from $860 to $1,120 per 100-foot section. The November 2022 acquisition of SlatTrax and a sustained cadence of new product launches through 2024–2026 indicate an active product-line expansion strategy layered on top of a 35+ year legacy in engineered outrigger pads.

Name

DICA USA

Legal name

DICA Outrigger Pads

Website

https://dicausa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DICA USA is a family-owned Iowa manufacturer (founded 1988) of engineered outrigger pads, crane pads, ground protection mats, cribbing blocks, and OSHA-compliant jobsite safety products, sold via direct sales, e-commerce, and quote across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Guthrie Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: DICA generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of engineered ground protection and equipment support products including outrigger pads, crane pads, ground protection mats, cribbing blocks, and safety products. Products are sold directly to end customers via phone, website quote requests, and e-commerce storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DICA USA designs, manufactures, and sells engineered outrigger pads, crane pads, ground protection mats, cribbing blocks, and jobsite safety products used to stabilize heavy equipment (cranes, telehandlers, concrete pumps, aerial lifts) and protect ground surfaces on construction, utility, tree care, and military sites. Products are built from proprietary engineered thermoplastics and fiber-reinforced polymer composites manufactured in Urbandale, Iowa, and are sold via direct phone sales, e-commerce, and website quote requests.

Product overview

DICA USA is a family-owned manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered industrial equipment support, ground protection, and jobsite safety products. The product line is organized into five main categories: (1) Outrigger & Crane Pads including SafetyTech (proprietary thermoplastic), FiberTech (FRP), LevelRight (adjustable), FiberMax, EcoMax, and SteelTech Dunnage systems; (2) Cribbing & Blocking with ProStack Slot Lock and Pyramid Lock interlocking blocks plus cribbing timbers in various sizes; (3) Ground Protection & Access Mats including Ranger HD, Defender MD, Titan, SlatTrax, AlturnaMATS, VersaMATS, and TuffTrak XL — ranging from 1-2 person deployable ground protection mats (80-90 lbs) to heavy-duty access mats (700-838 lbs) with capacities from 100 to 200 tons; (4) Jobsite Safety products including LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors, WorkSafe OSHA-compliant Hole Covers, TrainSmart Pole Barriers, and CrushProof Wheel Chocks. All products are ASME B30.5 and B30.9 compliant, proudly Made in the USA, and backed by the DICA Promise including money-back guarantee and lifetime warranties on select products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafetyTech: Proprietary engineered thermoplastic outrigger pads - unbreakable construction with TuffGrip handles
• FiberTech
• LevelRight
• FiberMax
• EcoMax
• SteelTech
• ProStack
• SlatTrax
• Ranger HD
• Defender MD
• Titan
• AlturnaMATS
• VersaMATS
• TuffTrax XL
• LiftGuard
• WorkSafe
• TrainSmart

Products and services

• SafetyTech Outrigger Pads Engineered outrigger pads made from proprietary thermoplastic material with TuffGrip handles, offering unbreakable performance under rated loads. Available in Medium Duty, Heavy Duty, Super Duty, and Special Duty configurations with crush ratings up to 500 psi and capacities reaching 210,000 lbs. Operating temperature range: -40°F to 180°F.
• FiberTech Outrigger Pads Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) outrigger pads made from 13+ layers of quad axial continuous glass fibers and vinyl ester resin. One-inch thick FiberTech Pad weighs 25% less than a three-inch thick SafetyTech Pad while providing the same load distribution. Crush ratings up to 600 psi, rated capacities up to 240,000 lbs, and 20+ year service life.
• LevelRight Adjustable Pads Patent-pending leveling pads with a rotational design that adapts to any terrain. Adjusts from 0 to 10 degrees in two planes to solve unlevel surface problems for cranes, concrete pumps, and heavy equipment with outriggers. Features built-in bubble level and capacities from 350,000 to 450,000 lbs across four diameter options.
• FiberMax Crane Pads Engineered Fiber-Reinforced Polymer crane pads designed for maximum strength with minimal weight. Maximizes load distribution, durability, and efficiency for heavy lifts. ASME B30.5 compliant.
• EcoMax Crane Pads Engineered crane pads designed as an environmentally conscious option for load distribution and equipment support.
• FiberTech MultiPads Multi-pad system using FiberTech FRP technology for concrete pump trucks and multi-point stabilization applications.
• SteelTech Dunnage Pad System Patent-pending modular steel dunnage system combining steel and engineered thermoplastic. Designed for concrete pump operators, deployable by a single person to reduce ground bearing pressure. DUNST-60-13-21: 13.5 sq. ft, 60,000 lbs capacity, 315 lbs total weight. DUNST-110-18-21: 18 sq. ft, 110,000 lbs capacity, 500 lbs total weight.
• ProStack Slot Lock Cribbing Blocks Interlocking cribbing blocks with flanges on both top and bottom for stable stacking. Made from post-industrial and post-consumer recycled waste material. Dimensions 12"x12"x6", working load limit 55,000 lbs when used in tandem. Will not splinter, crack, rot, or delaminate.
• ProStack Pyramid Lock Cribbing Blocks Variable height interlocking cribbing blocks with patented TuffGrip handles. Dimensions 6"x12"x24", weight 55 lbs, stack height 6.0" per block. Contact surface 24"x24" when two blocks placed side by side. Working load limit 110,000 lbs when used in tandem, maximum allowable pressure 500 psi. Made from recycled material, Made in the USA.
• ProStack Cribbing Timbers Composite lumber cribbing timbers made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled waste material (milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles). Available in 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, and 6x8 nominal sizes. Designed to replace wood timbers with superior compression strength (500 psi maximum allowable pressure), impervious to moisture and insects. Operating temperature: -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ranger HD Ground Protection Mat Professional-grade 4'x8'x1/2" solid composite ground protection mat with 100-ton compression capacity and 80 lbs per mat weight. Features dual-sided IsoTraction tread, EZ-Grip handholds, and thermal expansion connector slots. Made from 100% recycled HDPE with Lifetime Guarantee. Price: $215/mat.
• Defender MD Ground Protection Mat Professional-grade 3'x6'x1" solid composite ground protection mat with 150-ton compression capacity and 90 lbs per mat weight. Features 4-inch overlapping interlocking flange system with M12 bolt connections, creating a unified surface. Dual-sided traction. Made from 100% recycled HDPE with Lifetime Guarantee. Price: $400/mat.
• Titan Access Mat Professional-grade solid composite access mat engineered for high-capacity projects. 13'4" x 6'7" x 2" one-piece compression-molded HDPE with 200-ton compression capacity and 700 lbs per mat weight. Features dual-sided traction, 12 integrated handling points, and M16 bolt/steel strap connection system. 56 mats per standard US flatbed truck. Lifetime warranty.
• SlatTrax Ground Protection Roads Temporary roadway system for fast deployment and retrieval. Available in DIY (pallet system) and Hydraulic system options. DIY: 36"-48" width, 12.5' sections, 100' overall length, 860-1,120 lbs. Hydraulic: Adjustable spread dual spool system. Supports equipment up to 80,000 lbs including skid loaders, stump grinders, bucket trucks, excavators, lifts. Made from recycled HDPE.
• AlturnaMATS Ground Protection Mats Compression molded from recycled HDPE with aggressive diamond plate cleated tread pattern on both sides. Load bearing capacity up to 120 tons. 1/2" thick, available in multiple sizes (2'x4' to 4'x8'), 22-86 lbs. Interlocking with Turn-A-Links. Limited lifetime warranty.
• VersaMATS Ground Protection Mats Dual traction ground protection mat with flat slip-resistant pattern on one side for walking and AlturnaMATS diamond plate tread on the other for equipment traction. 1/2" thick, supports up to 120 tons. Available in multiple sizes (2'x8' to 4'x8'), 43-86 lbs. Interlocking with Turn-A-Links. Limited lifetime warranty.
• TuffTrak XL Access Mats 2" thick solid core access mats, 13'6" x 6'8" with nearly 90 sq ft usable surface area. Supports wheeled and tracked equipment up to 150 tons. 838 lbs per mat. Features rugged nub chevron pattern on one side, micro traction on the other. Spring steel connector system available. Made from engineered HWM polyethylene, chemically inert. Ships 50 mats per truckload.
• LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors Magnetic sling protectors that prevent damage to slings caused by contact with edges, corners, or protrusions during lifting operations. Available in Medium Duty (for synthetic and chain slings), Heavy Duty (for synthetic, wire rope, and chain slings), Beam & Plate (for lifting steel I-beams and steel plate), and Coil Units (for lifting coils of steel).
• WorkSafe Hole Covers OSHA-compliant fall protection covers designed to safely cover open holes on construction sites. Rated at 350 lbs with high-visibility yellow construction and permanent 'HOLE' marking. Meets OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910.29), Construction (29 CFR 1926.502), and Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915.73) standards. 42"-60" sizes, 34-52 lbs. Includes stake-down securing. Reusable and maintenance-free.
• TrainSmart Pole Barriers 100% maintenance-free engineered plastic pole barrier system meeting NCCCO pole barrier standards. Used at IUOE International Training Center. Features waterproof and chemical resistant construction, will not fade, splinter or rot. Poles and bases separate and lock for easy transport, setup, and breakdown.
• CrushProof Wheel Chocks Wheel chocks for securing equipment during operation and transport, part of DICA's jobsite safety product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% lighter than steel, 62% lighter than aluminum outrigger pads
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered industry association and integration partner.

• SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association)industry associationOthersIndustry membership association for specialized carriers and rigging operations. DICA products comply with SC&RA standards and the association is listed as a trusted industry partner.
• AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers)industry associationOthersIndustry trade association representing equipment manufacturers. DICA maintains membership supporting equipment safety standards and industry collaboration.
• TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association)industry associationOthersIndustry association for tree care companies. DICA products serve TCIA members requiring ground protection solutions.
• 3D Lift Planintegration partnerTechnology or IntegrationDICA SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and FiberMax FRP Crane Pads can be added to lift plans in 3D Lift Plan software for engineering verification and planning.
• Florida Crane Owners Associationindustry associationOthersRegional industry association for crane owners in Florida. DICA products support member operations.
• Texas Crane Owners Associationindustry associationOthersRegional industry association for crane owners in Texas. DICA products support member operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NewLife Industrial: Manufacturer of aluminum outrigger pads and equipment support products for cranes and heavy equipment—directly competes with DICA's SafetyTech and FiberTech outrigger pad product lines in the same customer segment of crane operators and lifting contractors.
• Signature Systems Group: Manufacturer of ground protection mats, portable roadways, and event flooring including composite HDPE mats—directly competes with DICA's AlturnaMATS, Ranger HD, and Defender MD ground protection mat product lines for construction and event end users.
• Quality Mat Company: Producer of heavy-duty composite access mats for construction, oil & gas, and pipeline projects—directly competes with DICA's Titan and TuffTrax XL heavy-duty access mat product lines in high-capacity mat segments.
• TuffPad: Manufacturer of outrigger pads and crane support products for mobile cranes and aerial lifts—directly competes with DICA's outrigger pad offerings in the crane operator and equipment rental segments.
• Pyramid Manufacturing: Manufacturer of outrigger pads, crane mats, and equipment support products for heavy equipment operations—directly competes with DICA's outrigger pad and crane pad product lines serving similar crane operator and contractor customers.

Broad incumbents

• Checkers Safety Group: Broader industrial safety products portfolio including wheel chocks, cable management, and ground protection mats—overlaps with DICA's jobsite safety (CrushProof chocks) and ground protection categories but is part of a wider safety equipment portfolio rather than specializing in outrigger pads.
• The Crosby Group: Global manufacturer of rigging hardware and lifting accessories including sling protection products—overlaps with DICA's LiftGuard sling protectors and broader rigging market presence but operates as a much larger lifting-focused industrial portfolio company.
• Ergodyne: Industrial safety and material handling products manufacturer including kneeling pads, back support, and worksite accessories—adjacent occupational safety products serving similar construction and industrial customer base but not directly competing in outrigger pads or ground protection mats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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