The headlines are filled with residential water quality stories and consumers are more aware than ever of potential household water contamination. People with private wells, especially in the Midwest, are sensitive to the idea of nitrates and contaminants in their well water. We’d like to share some information found in a recent newsletter from the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Mike Abbott, a long-time SIMCO employee has moved out of production and into the SIMCO parts and service department. Mike has worked at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. for over 18 years. Prior to joining the SIMCO team, Mike owned his own tractor repair business working on a variety of diesel engines and hydraulics. Over the […]
With the upswing in the U.S. economy, the whole manufacturing industry is busy. Unfortunately, the downside of that is that lead times on componentry is getting stretched. That’s why now is the time to quit putting off that big water well drilling equipment purchase and take the plunge. Purchasing new drilling equipment is a big […]
The snow has finally stopped and spring is on the horizon. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the calm before the production storm and make sure your rigs are ready when your customers start calling. At SIMCO, we have the expertise and hardware necessary for maintaining your drilling rigs. Here are some […]
The quality and reliability of SIMCO Drilling equipment is known around the world. One location that has benefitted from the SIMCO 2800 drilling rig is the Western Africa country of Ghana through the work of Lifetime Wells International. Purchased in 2016, the sturdy and compact 2800 model has been a blessing for LWI’s humanitarian efforts. […]
