SIMCO Drilling Equipment prides itself on our engineering and building some of the best drilling rigs and drilling systems in the industry. The end-user is always top our top priority when designing our drilling rigs and the SIMCO stainless steel mud pan is a prime example. Having a reliable and easy to use drilling mud […]
As one of the most common causes of well failure, neglect is also the most preventable. A common management practice seems to be letting the well run until it no longer pumps water, requiring a maintenance visit, sometimes in the middle of the night on a holiday. Wells get plugged up for a variety of […]
The robust, portable, and powerful SIMCO 2400 geotechnical drill rig is one of the most reliable in the SIMCO arsenal. With the addition of an automatic hammer, we made it more versatile and safer, keeping the all-hydraulic rig at the top of the class. Now we’ve improved it further by building it on remote-controlled tracks. […]
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 […]
The drilling profession involves dangerous situations and the potential for catastrophic accidents and injuries. Consistent safety practices should be expected from every member of the crew, from the owner to the foreman, the tool pushers to the rig operators. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Here are some ways to ensure good choices from […]
The ease of information access in today’s day and age has opened the door to outside attacks on all manner of businesses. It doesn’t matter if you are a grocery store, a hospital, or a water well drilling company, there are criminals out there who want to steal your information. What many companies don’t realize, […]
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 […]
Every day, you make decisions that will affect your business. While you know your needs when it comes to hiring crew or purchasing equipment, you can’t expect to be an expert in every aspect of the industry. That’s where your trade show attendance and a strategy around gaining industry perspective and knowledge can give you […]
Many in skilled professions, including the drilling industry, go into business for themselves. They are knowledgeable, reliable, and do excellent work. But many of them still fail. What are they doing wrong? The “business” side of the drilling business tends to trip up many entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to accounts receivable. No one likes […]
SIMCO rigs are used for water well drilling throughout the world, in virtually every terrain. But an organization in the Andes Mountains of Peru is going to great heights to reach the right depths with the SIMCO 2800. A non-profit group out of Arkansas established the ministry farm of Villa Milagro in the Cajamarca Valley […]
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 […]
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 […]
