22.09.2025

Dica expands US facility and team

US based outrigger mat manufacturer Dica is expanding its Urbandale, Iowa headquarters with additional manufacturing and office space, and appointing Harrison Hipple as account manager for crane and rigging.

The expansion – beginning in the coming months - will increase production capacity, with more space for inventory, and additional employees.

Dica chief executive Kris Koberg said: "We currently are using only half of the total of 4,600 square metres under roof space, but we are now expanding into all of 5,500 square metres. When we moved into our new headquarters three years ago, it was with the intention of growing into it over time. Due to demand and product expansion, the need for additional space was accelerated to help ensure we can continue meeting ground support and stabilisation needs for years to come."

DICA has also appointed Harrison Hipple as account manager for crane and rigging, he joins the company from cleaning solutions company Bortek Industries where he has worked in sales for the past two years. He began his career in 1999 in an underwriter support role with insurance company Nationwide graduating to a master casualty field claims representative in 2007. Later that year, he moved to Manitowoc as sales support coordinator working his way through the ranks to become regional business manager in May 2023 prior to his move to Bortek.

Koberg said: "Harrison's deep knowledge of the crane industry is an invaluable asset to our team. His subject matter expertise ensures we continue to provide the best support possible to crane owners and operators who rely on our engineered outrigger pads and crane mats."