Permalink to SIMCO’s 2800 Variable Speed Drill: Power Where It’s Needed Most

SIMCO’s 2800 Variable Speed Drill: Power Where It’s Needed Most

SIMCO’s 2800 drilling rig is one of the best in the industry for versatility and reliability. With the multiple RPM drill head, you get torque when you need it and maximum RPM efficiency. The 2800 variable speed drill head offers important benefits for you, your customers, and your business. Smoother Operation – With infinitely adjustable […]

Permalink to Attracting More Qualified Drillers Can Save You Money

Attracting More Qualified Drillers Can Save You Money

Finding qualified job applicants throughout the skilled trades has become increasingly more difficult, and that also holds true for the drilling industry. While there are several factors that have fed into this lack of trained workers, the pinch is felt across the country, especially for many smaller businesses. How can they compete with bigger employers […]

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Join SIMCO & Gain Valuable CEUs at Fall Field Day “Muddin It” 2018 Conference

SIMCO Drilling Equipment will be in Virginia Beach October 12 for the Virginia Water Well Association’s “Muddin’ It” field day. This one-day program will demonstrate a variety of drilling techniques and will count for 8 hours of continuing education for drilling certification renewal. London Bridge Baptist Church on Potters Road in Virginia Beach will be […]

Permalink to Meet The SIMCO Team at The 2018 NGWA Groundwater Week

Meet The SIMCO Team at The 2018 NGWA Groundwater Week

Whether you’re looking for new equipment or you’re interested in having your questions about drilling answered by experts, NGWA Groundwater Week is the place to be! Come to the Las Vegas Convention Center adjacent to the Westgate Resort and talk with SIMCO Drilling equipment representatives to learn more about one of the best drilling equipment […]

Permalink to SIMCO’s Reach Extends Worldwide

SIMCO’s Reach Extends Worldwide

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 […]

Permalink to Federal Tax Credit for Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Reinstated

Federal Tax Credit for Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Reinstated

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 […]

Permalink to SIMCO GM Darren Swolley Featured in Australasion Drilling Magazine

SIMCO GM Darren Swolley Featured in Australasion Drilling Magazine

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. […]

Permalink to Prevent Electrocution Accidents by Establishing Powerline Safety Protocols

Prevent Electrocution Accidents by Establishing Powerline Safety Protocols

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 […]

Permalink to NEW SIMCO 7000 Drilling Rig ‘Big Blue’ Ready for Jubilee

NEW SIMCO 7000 Drilling Rig ‘Big Blue’ Ready for Jubilee

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, […]

Permalink to Now is the Time to Order Your New SIMCO Drill

Now is the Time to Order Your New SIMCO Drill

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 […]

Permalink to SIMCO 2800 Water Well PTO Proves Great Things Come in Small Packages

SIMCO 2800 Water Well PTO Proves Great Things Come in Small Packages

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 […]

Permalink to Used SIMCO Drilling Rigs Offer Big Return on Small Investment

Used SIMCO Drilling Rigs Offer Big Return on Small Investment

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 […]