G Zero is a cool name that is a term from the programming world meaning “ rapid movement .” This is indeed an appropriate name for a business providing swift , accurate CNC machining for several industries , including aerospace , which generally have tight timelines . David Hannah , G Zero president and founder , started as an Air Force aircraft mechanic and worked for Northwest Airlines as an A & P mechanic , then moved into management in the machine shop . He also worked briefly for B / E Aerospace ( now Raytheon Technologies RTX ) in Southern California . He has operated the G Zero company since 2007 in Meridian , Idaho .
Hannah has worked smart to develop a successful company . Now he enjoys the fruits of his labor , combining business with recent travels to Mexico , Italy , and Iceland — a dream for most entrepreneurs . Learn more about his company , its location , and one of its best investments .
According to TechHelp - Idaho Manufacturing Specialists , there are around 60 manufacturers in the Boise / Meridian region , with about two dozen identified as serving the aerospace industry . Hannah said they ’ ve been there for 15 years — G Zero trucks leave the area daily to transport their products to the Tier 1 suppliers they serve in Washington and Northern Idaho . “ There ’ s not a lot going out with the trucking companies , but a lot is coming in ,” so he said they get reasonable rates for shipping out products . Hannah said , “ Before COVID , aerospace manufacturing was picking up in the Boise area ; a lot of people were seeking machine time . It is coming back now over the past six months .” He indicated business is picking up again — they are “ a hot spot ” for those services , he said .
Hannah credits his success in the aerospace industry to investing in and adopting ProShop ERP . Paul Van Metre , president of ProShop ERP , said that Hannah ’ s company uses the core product that all clients use . “ They use it highly effectively , and David has done an amazing job of building standardized ProShop processes that other team members utilize ( rather than him ), which offers him amazing freedom from the ‘ task ’ of being the shop owner . He can easily check in from anywhere globally via phone , laptop , tablet , etc ., and get a finger on the pulse of what ’ s happening at the shop .”
Van Metre elaborated , “ One of their biggest pain points was scheduling . They couldn ’ t see where jobs were and couldn ’ t tell if a setup was done or how many parts were made . After they implemented ProShop , their schedule started to improve right away . The fact that Dave could see every job detail right from his office , without having to go find and chase down a job folder , was huge for him .”
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