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 […]
Effective January 1, 2019, SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. will no longer produce equipment powered by diesel engines that meet the older Tier 3 or Tier 4 Interim EPA Off-Road emission regulations for sale in USA, Canada & EU. We are able to manufacture drill rigs powered by these older tier engines through 2018 by utilizing the EPA’s […]
When your drilling rig needs to perform in difficult environments, look no further than the SIMCO 2800. Compact enough to get into tight spots in the city while still being rugged and strong enough to get the job done in any rural terrain, the 2800 is one of the toughest geotechnical drilling rigs currently available. The SIMCO 2800 drilling […]
Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, presented a positive economic forecast for drillers and contractors at the recent Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s Annual Convention. As one of only two countries with a growing population base, the U.S. is struggling with low inventory of existing homes. This has led to increased single-family housing construction across […]
Meet the sales team from SIMCO Drilling Equipment at the South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee this July! Each year, drillers and manufacturers from across the country converge on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to attend one of the industry’s biggest trade shows. The Jubilee provides educational programs for all aspects of the drilling business as well […]
For the SIMCO sales team, their work doesn’t end with the sale of a drilling rig. One of the things that sets SIMCO apart from the competition is the outstanding customer service that goes on long after the purchase is complete. The sales process for SIMCO always puts the customer first. A member of the […]
“What is the capacity of that drill rig?” This is a question we get asked a lot. Ultimately, when you reach the depth where you can’t pull up the drill string, you’ve reached the rig’s capacity. Based on this criteria, though, the max capacity rating of the SIMCO 7000, SIMCO’s largest rig would be well […]
When looking into buying a drilling rig, it can be easy to try to cut corners on the purchase by thinking any truck bed or trailer will do. But with SIMCO, the trailers and truck beds for our drilling systems are built on-site to provide the quality and stability SIMCO drilling rig systems are known […]
SIMCO’s reputation for service and quality is well-known – and for good reason. Every part is designed and built in-house, allowing quality control in every aspect of building your drilling rig. Not sure what ‘in-house’ truly means? Schedule an appointment and take a tour to see for yourself! At SIMCO, virtually every piece that goes […]
