Happenings:
We are over three-quarters through the 2023 year, and we have been running around crazy for the last few months. Between displaying our latest products at shows, trips to see our OEMS, and visiting distributors there have been many a plane, or car, trip over the last few months.
We hope that we have been in to see you, and please, we want to make it as convenient for you to work with us as possible.
Rick Andrews
We are sad to Announce that on June 28th GPM lost one of our own to his fight with cancer. Rick Andrews worked with GPM for over 20 years and was still working with us as an advisor on “large engineered projects”. Rick had unofficially retired to North Carlina and is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. His departure will be felt within our ranks for some time.
DP Pumps
We have said it before, and we will say it again…the Low NSPH are coming. We now have “unofficially” started with the 40 series here in the US and have the impellers and materials on the shelf. Also, the first set of 25 series low NPSH are coming (of which we have already sold 3). The best part of this new offering is that the 60 series pump with the original impeller actually tested as low NPSH so there is no upcharge for this. We are waiting for the official release from the factory, but we have the curves and some of the equipment in house already. When we get the 25 series we will definitely let you know.
Also, we currently have some of the best delivery timeson the DP Product in the industry. We have nearly doubled out DP inventory to insure that you get the pump that you need in a timely manner. So, right now we can get you a pump in short order to help fit your customers’ needs.
Term Agreements:
GPM would like to remind our distributors that terms for all clients is set to NET30. Payment follow-ups will be sent to customers that are past due or that may have been set up in their system as a different term agreement. Please let us know of any questions or concerns.
PEMO pumps recently just modified their agreement with GPM and we are now the sole location for aftermarket NON-OEM parts, service, and sales for the United States. This change now allows us to focus strongly on growing this brand in the sludge and slurry market in the United States.
Greenpumps offers their GPT and GPTA line which is a Regenerative Turbine Design pump and although regenerative turbines are technically considered a centrifugal pump they operate differently. The primary difference is that a regenerative turbine pump has fluid travel through the impeller vanes multiple times instead of once like a standard centrifugal due to the special design of the impeller. Each time the fluid cycles through the impeller vanes it is called regeneration, hence the name. The regenerative action of the vanes imparts a positive displacement effect on the fluid and with each pass through the impeller, a small increment of pressure is added. This cumulative pressure build-up allows regenerative turbine pumps to generate high pressure even with a low flow rate. As a result of this regeneration, the pump has the capability of building ten or more times the pressure of a standard centrifugal pump with the same impeller diameter and speed. Another advantage of the regenerative turbine impeller design is its ability to pump up to 40 % entrained gases without fear of cavitation. Due to these abilities the regenerative turbine pump is a great option for smaller boiler feed systems, high-pressure cleaning systems and certain chemical processes.
Training Classes
The second half of the year we had great success with the online classes on the third Thursdays of the month. This being said we would like to continue this training class schedule going into the spring for everyone. Be it a refresher, a way to bring new people on board, or if you want to invite your customers in to learn (please let us know in advance. We hope to have this list finalized by next week so we can get the information out to everyone and get the planning underway.
Who is on Top?
The year finished off strong for all of our distribution, and for that we are forever grateful. We look forward to great things in 2023. We have established a forecast for each of the territories with a solid growth plan. That being said our Top Five for 2023 (again in no particular order):
Cardinal Pump-St. Louis, MO
Hugh M. Cunningham, Carrolton, TX
James, Cooke, and Hobson, Phoenix, AZ.
Mechanical Equipment Co, Matthews, NC
PBBS, Menomonee Falls, Wi
The Future:
Everyone should plan on a visit from their regional manager within the next couple of months. We are looking forward to any shows, open houses, or other events that you have going on and look forward to assisting with them.
We are all looking forward to continuing a great 2023 and going into 2024 with a huge amount of momentum.