For more than 50 years, SIMCO Drilling Equipment has been designing and manufacturing top of the line hydraulic drill rigs in the heart of Clarke County. Founder Thayne Croston was born in Hazard, Nebraska in 1917. He owned and operated Metalcraft Engineering in Lincoln Nebraska, manufacturing metal shelving and other metal products. Around 1960, he […]
After a long battle in Washington, D.C., the National Ground Water Association and its members succeeded in restoring tax credits for geothermal heat pumps. The NGWA has been advocating for GHPs since 2015 and their hard work paid off in early 2018. These tax credits were originally established in 2008 as an incentive for businesses […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment is known and used all around the world. The experience and expertise of the SIMCO team has built a respected reputation within the drilling industry. Recently, Darren Swolley was interviewed by Australasian Drilling Magazine. In addition to auger drilling and soil sampling, many drillers are trending toward doing more wet rotary drilling. […]
Damaged equipment and serious burns are the least of the possible results when a drilling rig comes in contact with live power lines. Earlier this year, two men died when their drilling rig hit an overhead powerline during soil sample collection. Does your drilling crew know how to prevent electrocutions from contact with overhead power […]
The South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee starts this weekend and your SIMCO sales team will be on hand with the brand new rig -“Big Blue!” This SIMCO 7000 water well drilling rig is a thing of power and beauty. Before delivery to its proud new owner, David Lucas Well and Pump Services out of Georgia, […]
2018 is more the 1/2 over and if you’ve been putting off making that big drilling equipment purchase, now is the time to take the plunge! Think of the tax benefits, the savings, and getting ahead of the 2019 drilling season. Purchasing new equipment is always a big decision. Many businesses try to take advantage […]
Are you looking for big rig power in a compact package? The SIMCO 2800 water well drilling rig offers the horsepower you need while letting you maneuver through tight spots the big rigs can’t reach. The PTO Driven 2800 provides bigger hydraulics and more horsepower than ever before. One of the most unique options in […]
When companies outgrow their SIMCO rigs, those drilling systems can become the perfect investment for someone else. That’s why SIMCO offers used equipment that is thoroughly inspected and tested to provide a cost-effective option to our customers. Whether you are new to the drilling industry or a tried-and-true veteran expanding your business, investing in a […]
SIMCO drilling rigs are used around the world by a variety of industries. With the capability for soil exploration, water well drilling, core sampling and many other applications, it’s no surprise the oil and gas industry relies on SIMCO rigs, too. Guidelines and regulations were put in place in 1991 after several fatalities caused by […]
The summer of 2017 saw Hurricane Harvey slam into the city of Houston, Texas, causing widespread flooding and damage. The recovery has been long and is still ongoing. Any time there is flooding such as in the aftermath of Harvey, contamination can be extensive and dangerous. The need for soil surveys and sampling grows exponentially […]
The SIMCO 255 PTC was introduced to the market in 1998. It has since become the new standard for high production, high quality pavement test core drill rigs with a majority of state DOTs and USAF being current end users. There are a number of safety and operating features that set this unit apart from […]
With the passing of the GDRP (General Data Protection Regulation) in the European Union, many consumers are concerned about what this means for them and their relationships with companies they utilize. SIMCO Drilling Equipment values their customer connections and their right to privacy. The GDRP lays down regulations to protect consumers and give them control […]
