--- title: GPM Blog | Rob West | CEO --- [![GPM-long-logo-1-3](https://blog.gpmco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GPM-long-logo-1-3.png?width=1982&height=428&name=GPM-long-logo-1-3.png "GPM-long-logo-1-3")](https://www.gpmco.com/) - [GPM PUMPS](https://www.gpmco.com/gpm-pumps/) - [GPM-ELIMINATOR](https://www.gpmco.com/gpm-pumps/gpm-eliminator/) - [PUMP MODELS](https://www.gpmco.com/gpm-pumps/pump-models/) - [DISTRIBUTORS](https://www.gpmco.com/products-parts/territories/) - [SERVICE & REPAIR](https://www.gpmco.com/service-repair/) - [IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES](https://gpmco.com/service-repair/in-house-capabilities/) - [RESOURCES](https://www.gpmco.com/about/resources/) - [ABOUT](https://www.gpmco.com/about/) - [CAREERS](https://www.gpmco.com/about/careers/) - [NEWS & EVENTS](https://blog.gpmco.com/topic/news-events) - [ENVIRONMENTAL](https://www.gpmco.com/about/environmental/) - [FAQS](https://www.gpmco.com/about/faqs/) GPM Blog # GPM BLOG WE ARE SOLUTIONS DRIVEN #### [Even More Costly than we Thought](https://blog.gpmco.com/even-more-costly-than-we-thought) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 11/29/16 13:46 The pains associated with production downtime at a plant, mill, or rig are obvious. Time means money, and idle workers, equipment and production flow means profits down the drain. ... [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/even-more-costly-than-we-thought) #### [The Pump Price Trap](https://blog.gpmco.com/pump-price-trap) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 7/12/16 9:06 It’s easy to see how it happens. [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/pump-price-trap) #### [\[ANNOUNCEMENT\] New GPM Pump Leasing and Finance Program](https://blog.gpmco.com/pump-leasing-program) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 5/18/16 23:12 Introducing the new GPM Pump Leasing and Finance Program. GPM has partnered with Northland Capital Financial Services to offer you both leasing and equipment financing with an ... [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/pump-leasing-program) #### [Announcing the GPM Pump Clinic, a Free Online Troubleshooting Tool for Industrial Pumps](https://blog.gpmco.com/gpm-pump-clinic) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 3/17/16 7:30 [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/gpm-pump-clinic) #### [\[POLL\] Results](https://blog.gpmco.com/troubleshooting-final-results) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 2/17/16 14:04 Two things. First, results are in! Read on to find out which is the most awesome – detective, doctor or supercomputer – according to the popular vote. Which is the most awesome? [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/troubleshooting-final-results) #### [\[POLL\] Last Call – Help on Top-Secret Project](https://blog.gpmco.com/last-call-top-secret-project) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 2/4/16 8:49 Last week, we asked you to weigh in on a top-secret project currently in development at GPM’s underground research base, affectionately nicknamed Area 52.\* [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/last-call-top-secret-project) #### [\[POLL\] A Serious Question from GPM](https://blog.gpmco.com/poll-a-serious-question-from-gpm) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 1/28/16 10:09 Back in November, as you may recall, we asked for your help to resolve The Great GPM Tiger Debate. (Not sure what we’re talking about? Read this.) Since your help proved to be ... [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/poll-a-serious-question-from-gpm) [![](https://blog.gpmco.com/hubfs/DSC_0130.jpg)](https://blog.gpmco.com/the-tigers-jury-has-spoken-) #### [The Tiger’s Jury Has Spoken](https://blog.gpmco.com/the-tigers-jury-has-spoken-) By: [Rob West | CEO](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo) on 11/17/15 9:31 Should it stay or should it go? Last week, we asked you, the readers and customers of GPM, to vote on the fate of the GPM Tiger mascot (“Let ‘er Eat!”). The vote was close – but ... [Read More](https://blog.gpmco.com/the-tigers-jury-has-spoken-) [1](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo/page/1) [2](https://blog.gpmco.com/author/rob-west-ceo/page/2) ### **subscribe** Please fill in the form below to subscribe to our blog   **BLOG CATEGORIES** --- - [Blog](https://blog.gpmco.com/) - [News & Events](https://blog.gpmco.com/topic/news-events) - [Solutions Spotlight](https://blog.gpmco.com/topic/solutions-spotlight) - [All](https://blog.gpmco.com/) [![Download the free GPM Eliminator Brochure today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/331484/1ab04f0b-4ba7-4e70-b82a-cf53a8322052.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/331484/1ab04f0b-4ba7-4e70-b82a-cf53a8322052) © GPM, Inc. 2024 | [Contact Us](https://www.gpmco.com/contact/)