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Permalink to Drilling Season is Upon Us. Now’s the Time to Service Your Drilling Rigs

Drilling Season is Upon Us. Now’s the Time to Service Your Drilling Rigs

The snow has finally stopped and spring is on the horizon. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the calm before the production storm and make sure your rigs are ready when your customers start calling. At SIMCO, we have the expertise and hardware necessary for maintaining your drilling rigs. Here are some […]

Permalink to SIMCO Rigs Make Life-Changing Impact in Ghana

SIMCO Rigs Make Life-Changing Impact in Ghana

The quality and reliability of SIMCO Drilling equipment is known around the world. One location that has benefitted from the SIMCO 2800 drilling rig is the Western Africa country of Ghana through the work of Lifetime Wells International. Purchased in 2016, the sturdy and compact 2800 model has been a blessing for LWI’s humanitarian efforts. […]

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Can Your Old Drilling Equipment Keep Up with Growth in the Drilling Industry?

As we head into the busy season for water well drilling, geotechnical sampling, and geothermal drilling, it’s important to make sure your business and your equipment are up to the task. Every year there is more and more work available and the businesses that are flush with work are the ones who understand it’s all […]

Permalink to Drilling Operations Should Plan For 2019 Tax Breaks Today

Drilling Operations Should Plan For 2019 Tax Breaks Today

It’s tax season and drilling operations are poring over 2018 tax profits and losses. While making a new capital purchases like a new drilling rig or drilling equipment upgrades may not be foremost in your mind right now, it should be. Tax time is ideal for exploring ways to benefit your bottom line throughout the […]

Permalink to Clarke Schools Turns Industrial Tech Program to Future-Focused Success

Clarke Schools Turns Industrial Tech Program to Future-Focused Success

In just a few short years, the Clarke Community Schools Industrial Technology program has been converted from a floundering ancillary elective to one of rural Iowa’s leading technology programs. Through hard work, collaboration and a future-focus, the district and Clarke’s Industrial Technology Instructor, Dave Lyden, are preparing students for good, sustainable careers after graduation. Upon […]

Permalink to Watch SIMCO 2800 Drilling Rigs in the Field

Watch SIMCO 2800 Drilling Rigs in the Field

SIMCO Drilling Equipment takes great pride in our craftsmanship, engineering, and reliability. Some of our rigs have been out working in harsh conditions for decades. Our 2800 is one of the most versatile and rugged drilling rigs on the market, no matter if your focus is water well drilling or geotechnical drilling. One of our […]

Permalink to SIMCO’S Complete Geotechnical Drilling System

SIMCO’S Complete Geotechnical Drilling System

SIMCO’s 2800 Geotech system has long been an industry leader, providing power and convenience where it’s needed most. Field proven and driller tested, the features of this rig keep it at the top of the geotechnical drilling industry. FEATURES of the SIMCO 2800 GEOTECH Hydrostatic, variable speed drill head (7500 ft lbs/0-750 rpm) Your drilling […]

Permalink to The Business of Drilling – Protecting Your Investments With Insurance

The Business of Drilling – Protecting Your Investments With Insurance

How is your company prepared for the unexpected cost loss or damage? Every drilling business, large or small, will face an unexpected loss in either material or human assets. Losing a company leader whether it’s a business partner, a director, or a crew member can be difficult to recover from, shaking the foundation of the […]

Permalink to SIMCO’S 2800 PTO Provides a Complete Water Well Drilling System

SIMCO’S 2800 PTO Provides a Complete Water Well Drilling System

SIMCO’s 2800 PTO water well drilling rig offers more than 30 years of proven excellence. Its big rig power in a compact package allows you to get in, get down, and get done, raising your productivity. Field proven and driller tested, the features of this workhorse keep it at the top of the game.   […]

Permalink to Understanding the 2018 Updates for Home Office Tax Deduction

Understanding the 2018 Updates for Home Office Tax Deduction

It’s that time of year again – tax season! With the December 2017 passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), 2018 is the first tax year with the new changes. One major change is in home office deductions. If you are self-employed, nothing has changed. You can still deduct direct expenses including maintenance, […]

Permalink to Drilling Techniques for Environmental Monitoring

Drilling Techniques for Environmental Monitoring

Well drilling causes a disturbance to the natural layers of sand, silt and clay found in sediment. It can be difficult to obtain a representative water sample from the screened zone for water quality analysis when drilling fluids are forced into the well. But there are some drilling techniques that can minimize this difficulty and […]

Permalink to SIMCO Trade Show and Conference Schedule 2019

SIMCO Trade Show and Conference Schedule 2019

SIMCO Drilling Equipment takes great pride in their rigs, their engineering process and their manufacturing quality. The SIMCO team really shines when they get to meet customers and answer any questions in person. Are you looking for a chance to meet the people behind the machines? Here is the list of Trade Shows and Conferences […]