Drilling sites, whether geotechnical, geothermal, or water well drilling, pose many hazards to the onsite crew. Lost-time injuries are costly to both the employee and the employer, and hand and finger injuries top the list of LTIs in any division of the drilling industry. Being careless, nonchalant, or uneducated about the things that could go […]
The drilling crews of Bee Cave Drilling of Dripping Springs, Texas are all set to start pulling the levers on their new SIMCO 2800 wet rotary rig. Check out a couple shots of the team working through orientation on their new SIMCO 2800: (Click the images to view larger.) The team at SIMCO delivered the […]
The Tier IV engine, the powerhouse for big rigs that was born of regulations to curb greenhouse emissions nearly a decade ago, has become the standard in the well drilling industry. It is a staple at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, INC., and is built right on site for all our custom-ordered equipment. The Tier IV engine […]
Heavy duty pavement test core jobs are in high demand. That means calls for a drilling rig that’s up to the challenge are too. If you’re looking for a rig that’s fast, easy to operate, safe, efficient, and reliable job after job, year after year, the SIMCO 255 PTC is exactly what you need. Backed […]
Federal regulations enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outline personal protective equipment required for all workers in industrial settings. Protective footwear is included in these regulations and is imperative to the safety of every drilling crew. Protecting your employees with good industrial footwear is an easy and cost-effective way to cut lost […]
The SIMCO 2400 geotechnical drill rig is one of the most reliable in the SIMCO line up. It’s robust, portable, and powerful enough to make quick work of any project. And now we’ve made it even better by pairing it with a CME Automatic SPT hammer. Since its introduction in 1971, the all-hydraulic SIMCO 2400 […]
An earlier SIMCO article talked about expert advice on growth during rough times and the idea of “spending against the wind.” Whether you are looking at a peak or a trough in your own drilling business, we want to know how you’re planning on spending your money in the next fiscal year. No matter if […]
All industries face peaks and troughs and drilling is no different. Geothermal rode high for a while but is no longer in high demand, while Geotech services are seeing steady growth. How can drilling contractors and other small businesses in the industry continue to grow during rough years? Famed British economist John Maynard Keynes advised […]
According to a recent Worldwide Drilling Resource article, the US Department of Energy will be funding research and development projects for innovative geothermal drilling technologies. The DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) is planning on investing up to $7 million dollars on the cost of drilling operations and, more specifically, two significant barriers: lost circulation events […]
The quality and reliability of SIMCO drilling equipment allows businesses to grow their fleets and expand their capabilities without a lot of up-front capital. This 2009 SIMCO 7000 is the perfect powerhouse to boost your business to the next level. With low hours and mileage, you can build up your fleet and add a powerful […]
It has been two years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, Texas and other surrounding communities. Dropping 50 inches of rain on the area, Harvey caused widespread flooding and damage and the recovery is still ongoing. Any time there is flooding such as in the aftermath of Harvey, contamination can be extensive and dangerous. The need […]
The beginning of 2019 saw the implementation of new business deduction rules put in place by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While some of these new rules can hurt drilling-related businesses, there are several ways to stretch your capital and save through business growth. Drilling businesses have a lot of up-front costs to […]
