It’s tax season and drilling operations are poring over 2018 tax profits and losses. While making a new capital purchases like a new drilling rig or drilling equipment upgrades may not be foremost in your mind right now, it should be. Tax time is ideal for exploring ways to benefit your bottom line throughout the […]
In just a few short years, the Clarke Community Schools Industrial Technology program has been converted from a floundering ancillary elective to one of rural Iowa’s leading technology programs. Through hard work, collaboration and a future-focus, the district and Clarke’s Industrial Technology Instructor, Dave Lyden, are preparing students for good, sustainable careers after graduation. Upon […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment takes great pride in our craftsmanship, engineering, and reliability. Some of our rigs have been out working in harsh conditions for decades. Our 2800 is one of the most versatile and rugged drilling rigs on the market, no matter if your focus is water well drilling or geotechnical drilling. One of our […]
SIMCO’s 2800 Geotech system has long been an industry leader, providing power and convenience where it’s needed most. Field proven and driller tested, the features of this rig keep it at the top of the geotechnical drilling industry. FEATURES of the SIMCO 2800 GEOTECH Hydrostatic, variable speed drill head (7500 ft lbs/0-750 rpm) Your drilling […]
How is your company prepared for the unexpected cost loss or damage? Every drilling business, large or small, will face an unexpected loss in either material or human assets. Losing a company leader whether it’s a business partner, a director, or a crew member can be difficult to recover from, shaking the foundation of the […]
It’s that time of year again – tax season! With the December 2017 passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), 2018 is the first tax year with the new changes. One major change is in home office deductions. If you are self-employed, nothing has changed. You can still deduct direct expenses including maintenance, […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. took steps last week to address the risks surrounding dangerous weather – specifically tornado incidents like those seen in Pella and the Vermeer plant recently. With over two dozen employees housed in a steel-frame building, along with tons of manufacturing equipment, you can imagine what a similar incident would do to […]
SIMCO is heading to Ground Water Week in Las Vegas, Nevada the week of December 3rd and we want to SEE YOU THERE! The organizers at the show have offered EXHIBITOR DISCOUNTS for customers that would like to attend the show! The savings for you through this discount could be as much as $325.00! Below […]
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. […]
Damaged equipment and serious burns are the least of the possible results when a drilling rig comes in contact with live power lines. Earlier this year, two men died when their drilling rig hit an overhead powerline during soil sample collection. Does your drilling crew know how to prevent electrocutions from contact with overhead power […]
