The SIMCO sales team recently delivered a new drilling rig to a company in Ashland, Virginia. The PTO-driven 2800 model was purchased during the South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee held in Myrtle Beach last month. Equipped with a 185 cfm/150 psi air compressor and a 2×3 centrifugal mud pump, this SIMCO 2800 came with a […]
SIMCO is excited to introduce Dave Wagner, the newest member of the sales team, ready to help you design the perfect drilling rig to meet your needs! Dave comes to SIMCO with a wealth of experience in sales, training, and engineering. During his eight years in the US Navy, Dave served on the USS Kitty […]
The manufacturing world is still reeling from the aftereffects of the COVID pandemic, and those supporting water well and geothermal well drilling operations around the world are no exceptions. Interruptions to steel and microchip supplies have slowed vehicle production to less than a crawl, but SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. is focused on the light at […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment bids farewell to longtime Director of Sales and Marketing, Richard Clarke, retiring at the end of May after 35 years of service with the company. Richard graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree in Marketing and Production Management. For ten years, he worked for several […]
Every season is the “busy” season at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc., but Spring is always exciting. The service department is inspecting and repairing our high-demand used drilling rigs, making sure they’re in top condition before they find new homes. Used drilling equipment never stays in the shop for long, so now is the time to […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment has a long-standing tradition of employee dedication. Like with many staffers who have been with the company for a long time, SIMCO considers all who work here part of an extended family. In November, one of the SIMCO family, Gary Arnold, will be hanging up his rig-building gear after almost three decades […]
WARNING! Buying the wrong filter can void your warranty and damage the hydraulic system on your drill rig. The right oil filter in your drill rigs hydraulic system can mean the difference between protecting your drilling investment and losing time and money to costly drill rig repairs. By using the right oil filter for your […]
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 […]
The SIMCO 7000 drilling rig is a standout in the industry and this used 2009 model is the perfect addition to your growing drilling business. *********************SOLD*********************** With low hours and mileage, you can build up your fleet and add a powerful option to your services for a reasonable price. Some of the features include: 251 […]
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 […]
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 […]
