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Permalink to What Does Hard Hat Safety Really Protect?

What Does Hard Hat Safety Really Protect?

SIMCO Water Well and Geothermal Drilling Education Series: Hard hat safety is essential – and legally required – on any drilling site. For any business, the men and women on the job and in the field are the cogs that keep that business moving. That’s why it is so important to understand how and why […]

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Beat Your Toughest Drilling Challenges With SIMCO Equipment

Geotechnical, geothermal, and environmental drilling all pose unique drilling challenges that need to be conquered to get the job done. SIMCO Drilling Equipment understands these challenges and has spent the last 50 years engineering the best drilling rigs to meet and beat them. SIMCO engineers pride themselves on creating user-friendly controls. Just a couple of […]

Permalink to SIMCO Drills Making a Difference Around the World

SIMCO Drills Making a Difference Around the World

SIMCO Drill owners in and around Iowa know the quality and power of a SIMCO drill rig. But many are not aware of how SIMCO equipment is helping organizations around the world make a real difference in the lives of thousands of people. Lifetime Wells International, an organization created through the merging of Lifetime Wells for Ghana and […]

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Trade-In Options For Used SIMCO Drilling Rigs

As your business grows, so too will your need for new equipment. From larger drill rigs to replacement hardware, SIMCO has the selection of drilling rigs your company needs, regardless of industry or location. With limited space on your lot for new rigs, the trade-in option for used SIMCO drilling rigs may be the best […]

Permalink to SIMCO 7000 Drilling Rig Leads the Drilling Industry

SIMCO 7000 Drilling Rig Leads the Drilling Industry

When looking to invest in a new drilling rig, you need to consider not only the capability of the rig but also the history behind it. Do other companies within the industry swear by the drilling rig? Has the equipment proven itself time and time again in a variety of locations and climates? You need […]

Permalink to Are You Servicing Your Drill Rig Hydraulics Properly?

Are You Servicing Your Drill Rig Hydraulics Properly?

Performing proper maintenance on your drill rig throughout the year is essential, including the hydraulic system. While the hydraulic system does not typically come in direct contact with the drilling surface or experience the kind of dirt and moisture exposure as the rest of the drill, there are specific ways to care for your drill rig […]

Permalink to Will 2017 Be A Good Year for Groundwater Well Drilling?

Will 2017 Be A Good Year for Groundwater Well Drilling?

Predicting the potential outcome for groundwater well drilling can often prove difficult, especially early on in the year. It can depend on varying factors, many of which are regionally specific. So, ground water drilling in South Africa may differ dramatically from California or Iowa. The oil industry is expected to see a substantial increase in localized […]

Permalink to Drilling for Soil Samples

Drilling for Soil Samples

Drilling for soil samples is a necessity in many unique industries and each industry has their own specific reasons for sampling. No matter why you need to do soil analysis, SIMCO has the right drill to make the job quick and easy with minimal disruption to the sampling site. Departments for state, county and city parks as well […]

Permalink to Employee Spotlight: Richard Clarke – 30+ Years of Drilling Rig Expertise

Employee Spotlight: Richard Clarke – 30+ Years of Drilling Rig Expertise

SIMCO Drilling Equipment provides top-of-the-line drill rigs to businesses across the country and around the world. Let us introduce you to Rich Clarke, a 30-year veteran of the SIMCO Drilling Rigs & Equipment Crew! Rich Clarke holds a BSBA degree from Drake University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Prior to joining SIMCO […]

Permalink to Employee Spotlight: Darren Swolley – North American Sales Expert

Employee Spotlight: Darren Swolley – North American Sales Expert

SIMCO Drilling Equipment provides top-of-the-line drill rigs to businesses across the country and around the world. Let us introduce you to Darren Swolley, the man responsible for SIMCO’s North American sales success! Darren Swolley has been a staple at SIMCO for nearly 13 years now. Married for over 20 years with two children currently in High school, Darren does […]

Permalink to Employee Spotlight: Melody Goodman – Unmatched Customer Experience

Employee Spotlight: Melody Goodman – Unmatched Customer Experience

SIMCO Drilling Equipment strives to provide unmatched customer experience at every level. Meet one of the team who helps make that a possibility. Melody Goodman came to the SIMCO team from the automotive industry. Originally hired in our drill rig assembly department, building and quality checking the rigs and equipment for our customers, Melody quickly […]

Permalink to SIMCO® Drilling Equipment Featured in 2015 National Driller Magazine

SIMCO® Drilling Equipment Featured in 2015 National Driller Magazine

For Virginia Drilling Company, Keeping Happy Customers Has To Do With Their SIMCO® Drilling Rigs and Equipment National Driller Magazine, one of the drilling industry’s premier news and information publications recently ran a story about quality customer service. In an industry strife with risk and liability, the customer’s happiness is one thing most drilling companies […]