Released on October 20th, 2020, the Jack and Roll Block was created through a partnership between Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) members GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions and DICA USA. The Jack and Roll Block is an engineered block that replaces scrap wood to block heavy machinery. 

“In partnership with GKS, DICA is pleased to have the opportunity to manufacture a safer, more durable blocking solution for the industrial market. Made from DICA’s engineered thermoplastic material, the new Jack and Roll Blocks are a highly durable and dependable solution guaranteed to never crack, splinter or rot,” stated Joy Johnson, DICA’s VP Sales & Marketing.

The partnership allowed for the two companies to come together and create a safer solution for blocking. “Naturally, we looked to partner with an SC&RA member since they tend to have more expertise in the rigging marketplace. DICA USA has been replacing wood outrigger pads for years, so they were a natural choice to partner when creating a solution to replace wood blocking technology,” said GKS Program Manager, Benjamin Dobrowolski.

The Jack and Roll Block, manufactured by DICA, is made of an engineered thermoplastic and has a rated capacity of 20 tons each.

This partnership helps tie various sections of the industry together, combining different assets and skill sets to introduce products such as the Jack and Roll Block. Dobrowolski mentions the importance of helping advance the industry. “At GKS, we’re always looking for ways to help people improve their machinery moving process.”

The 7-pound Jack and Roll Block has a rated capacity of 20 tons per block and features DICA’s patented TuffGrip handles for easy transportation. Thanks to the teamwork between the two SC&RA members, machinery moves with wood are a thing of the past. 

• Made in Germany, Invested in North America. In 1967, our founder, Georg Kramp, started the GKS-PERFEKT brand in Stuttgart, Germany. The name GKS-PERFEKT symbolizes where we came from and what we stand for, with ‘GKS’ representing our origins (Georg Kramp Stuttgart), and ‘PERFEKT’ meaning that we strive for perfection with all of our toe jacks and dollies. In 2005, GKS-PERFEKT formed an office in Springfield, Ohio that would be more responsive and better serve our customers in North and South America. With Folker Hemmann as General Manager leading the charge, GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions LLC was born.