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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
When you are thinking of buying a drilling rig, it can be easy to try to gather information about pricing first. But this is actually much more work and will end up taking you longer than you realized if you aren’t prepared. Rich Clarke, Director of Sales and Marketing for SIMCO Drilling Equipment, offers these […]
Every drilling situation is different: different uses, needs, locations. Your organization’s drilling goals are unique and no two environments are the same. That’s why every SIMCO drilling system is built to order. Whether your organization is focusing on water well drilling, soil sampling, or pavement core drilling, we can build the perfect SIMCO drilling system […]
Sometimes you just want to talk face to face with a SIMCO drilling rig representative, talk shop and ask questions in real time. Whether you’re drilling in West Africa or Southeast Iowa, you will have unique variables at play, so knowing the equipment can handle your operation’s needs is vital before ever putting in an order. At […]
In the United States, most people have access to treated drinking water through their municipal water works department. But more and more people are looking to their own water sources as their confidence in the safety of city water sources drops and the costs associated with it keep going up. Private water well drilling is […]
The use of drilling for geotechnical investigation is on the rise. In older cities and towns, it’s essential for making repairs to infrastructure and foundations. When planning a new development, geotechnical investigations are used to determine the properties of the soil and rock at the site so there aren’t any surprises. Soil sampling is essential […]
In an age of rising energy costs and concerns about environmental damage, people are looking for ways to keep costs low without harming the planet. One way that is growing popularity is geothermal heating and cooling. Many new residential builders are choosing this option as the demand from home buyers spreads. Some states, including Iowa, […]
