Iowa’s Senior Senator, Chuck Grassley, took time out of his busy schedule in Washington DC to visit the team from SIMCO Drilling Equipment in Osceola, Iowa. As part of his annual 99 County Tour, a tradition of his 41 years in office, Grassley and his team stopped in Clarke County, where SIMCO resides, to tour […]
Thanks to Mother Nature, no two drill holes are the same. That means each water well drilling operation is different. That’s why the package options for the SIMCO 2800 Water Well Drilling Rig vary from rig to rig and from customer to customer. With extensive options, the team at SIMCO can create a rig that […]
In an industry full of multi-generational companies, it’s important to build lasting connections. Not only does it promote the customer’s return business, but it also provides the customer with someone who knows their company and is committed to their success. SIMCO Drilling Equipment is proud of their reputation for quality and reliability that has brought […]
This summer will mark 50 years since the first drilling rig rolled out of the SIMCO Drilling Equipment plant in Osceola, Iowa. Five decades in business is an impressive record on its own. But also maintaining outstanding quality and high service standards over the years is a real cause for celebration. SIMCO Drilling Equipment started […]
The 2800 model drill rig was added to the SIMCO product line back in 1976. With two versions available at that time, one for auger drilling and another for wet rotary drilling, they both came with some common features – an 11’ stroke mast for 10’ tools, variable speed drill operation, hydrostatic top drive, hydraulic […]
Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits are designed for water well drilling in rough conditions because it chews through most types of rock. These bits are long-lasting and should easily be able to give a drilling operation thousands of feet of hole. Pairing this bit with either the SIMCO 2800 drilling rig or 2400 wet rotary […]
At SIMCO, we like to talk about the reliability and longevity of our water well drilling equipment. But there’s nothing better than a customer demonstrating their faith in our rigs by purchasing their fifth water well drilling system from SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. Watson Pump & Well in Hollywood, Maryland recently took possession of their […]
Technology is everywhere, progressing by leaps and bounds each and every year. With smart phones and smart houses, voice command remote controls and even self-driving cars, it can be difficult to not get caught up in the electronics game. At SIMCO, our drilling equipment still relies on solid engineering to provide the best in operator-friendly […]
When you need power for water well drilling, the SIMCO 7000 is the system to get the job done. With the ability to tailor componentry to your specific needs, SIMCO has been a leader in the drilling industry for decades. Since water well drilling isn’t a one-size-fits-all operation, the components of your drilling rig shouldn’t […]
