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02 Apr 2024
01. The Company that Helped Launch ProShop with Rich Olson from Sealth Aero Marine
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01. The Company that Helped Launch ProShop with Rich Olson from Sealth Aero Marine
Sealth Aero Marine is a leading supplier of aerospace hardware to the commercial and private aircraft market, since the 1950s. And, Rich Olson, their current President, has been a part of the ProShop story since before ProShop was even a product, in the late 1990s. As one of the earliest and largest customers of Pro CNC, Sealth Aero Marine (SAM) has watched the evolution of ProShop from its earliest days. When they adopted ProShop as their ERP in 2009, and went live in less than 2 weeks, that gave us huge confidence that ProShop could be impactful for other companies beyond just our own shop. This was a very full circle moment to record this first-ever episode of the Manufacturing Transformed Podcast.
About Sealth Aero Marine: Sealth Aero Marine designs and manufactures an extensive range of Latches, Bolting Systems, Hinges and Many other Precision Components. The Original SAM Bolt system offers advantages over other conventional latching systems. Our products are widely used in multiple industries to include Aerospace (Private and Commercial), Military, Marine, and Space applications.
02. A College Course in Machine Shop Management with James Marzilli from Marzilli Machine Co.
01:07:39
02. A College Course in Machine Shop Management with James Marzilli from Marzilli Machine Co.
James started his shop on a dare from his wife. For the first many years he did the best he could and grew the shop, but it was chaotic and a struggle. Once he implemented ProShop, he describes it as getting a college level education on HOW a machine shop should actually be run. From there, he grew Marzilli Machine 64% the next year with the same staff and machines. And he and his wife have taken more vacation in subsequent years than in the decade before. This is a true transformation story which we are lucky to be able to capture in person. Enjoy this episode.
About Marzilli Machine Co.: Marzilli Machine strives to be the best machine shop in our area. We have the ability to make the complicated parts that other shops are unwilling to. We are constantly improving processes and techniques to bring our customers the best value. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their needs within their budget. Marzilli Machine will take your parts and deliver them to you complete with paint or finish that you desire.
03. From Investment Banker to Making Space Parts with Matt Lindsay from Autopilot
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03. From Investment Banker to Making Space Parts with Matt Lindsay from Autopilot
Matt Lindsay was an investment banker, spending lots of time in airports and different cities. He was also an avid fly-fisherman. When he saw an article about a local fly fishing reel manufacturing company and decided to ask the company for a tour to see how the reels were made, that sparked a conversation about him buying into the business. The existing owner, an excellent machinist and engineer, who wanted to grow the business but didn’t have the business skills, was looking for a partner to help grow the company. Matt joined in 2018 and got bitten by the manufacturing bug. After running the business on paper forms and spreadsheets for several years, he learned about ProShop and realized there was a better way. Four years later, they’ve doubled in size, gotten AS9100 certified, and could not imagine living without ProShop today. It feels great to be able to support a company like Autopilot. Enjoy this episode!
About Autopilot: Our vision at Autopilot is to be a world class design and manufacturing company headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. From Fortune 100 companies to small innovation groups, we approach every project as a challenge that has a best-path and a best-result. We provide a broad range of design and manufacturing services to meet many specific needs and utilize both designers and machinists to ensure continuity in our process.
04. Perseverance and Transformation with Kurt Boquet at Kajan Perfection
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04. Perseverance and Transformation with Kurt Boquet at Kajan Perfection
After getting fed up with the lack of getting good data from their 3rd ERP system, Kurt discovered ProShop ERP and decided that it was the system for them. Once they overcame the fears of change and objections from some of their more senior employees, they ditched the paper and never looked back. They now feature ProShop on their building sign, business cards, and company advertisements. Amazing!! Kurt also shares their innovative solution for recruiting new employees and may other valuable insights in this episode. Enjoy!
About Kajan Perfection: Kajan Perfection has been in business since 1980, first starting out as a small job shop—repair shop. We are a quality oriented, family owned and operated business keenly aware of the importance of quality parts and on time deliveries. Since our founding we have grown into a quick turnaround, small quantity prototype facility with experience in most stainless, titanium, nickel alloys including Nitronic and HyMu, and many other exotic materials as well as the standard 4140/4130 and mild steel grades. We are also experienced in machining aluminum and many types of plastics. Throughout the years we have had the opportunity to build and perfect the manufacturing process for parts such as gage carriers, setting tools, various types of manifolds, flow control equipment, housings, landing nipples, flanged parts, crossover subs, and test and separation equipment. From the simplest boat anchor to the most complicated flow control devices to immaculately machined acrylic show pieces, we have over 300 years of combined experience here at Kajan Perfection and we have never turned down the challenge of a complicated part.
05. Building the Model of Sustainable Success with Justin Quinn at Focused on Machining
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After Justin Quinn bought a machine shop, having no experience in the industry, he often questioned his decision and feared that he’d made a big mistake. He wasn't satisfied with the state of the business and the constant firefighting and needing to be at the epicenter of all shop activities - and he couldn’t break through that $1M revenue mark. Once he found and decided on ProShop ERP after going through a very thoughtful implementation process, the transformation was instant! The very first year they blew through that $1M goal and haven’t looked back since. We couldn’t be happier for the success of a really good human being like Justin. We know you’ll be rooting for him as well after listening to this very authentic and heartfelt story of the transformation of Focused on Machining.
About Focused on Machining: Focused on Machining is a precision machine shop in south Denver. We strive to becoming a leading supplier of machined parts and our goal is to deliver quality parts on time every time. Exceeding our customer’s expectations is the only acceptable way we will operate.
06. Making Your Systems Work For You with Scott Shortess from Advanced
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Scott Shortess, the President of Advanced, is a very thoughtful shop owner and thinks about the success of a precision machining company through the lens of a continuous improvement mindset, waste reduction and building really robust systems for the team to use effectively to delight customers. In this insightful interview, Scott shares how their company has been transformed by having a system that truly works for them, instead of them working for the system, and allowing that freedom to enable them to focus on the meaningful work of eliminating waste and focusing on the customer. Enjoy the conversation.
About Advanced: Industrial Plastic Distributor, Fabricator, and Contract Manufacturer of Precision Components. We service the Aerospace, Energy, Defense & Food Processing industries as well as emerging markets. ISO9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Registered.
07. Reigniting Passion for Business with Heather Charlton from Free Force Machining Technology
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07. Reigniting Passion for Business with Heather Charlton from Free Force Machining Technology
Heather Charlton is co-owner of Free Force Machining Technology Inc. in Ontario Canada. Free Force is a 100% Swiss CNC machining business that serves many industries with its AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications. Heather and her husband Steve started the business in 2007 during the height of the financial crisis, with a new toddler, and she was pregnant with their second child! Talk about a bold move! Seventeen years later they have a thriving business with 13 CNC Swiss machines. Formerly on E2 Shoptech, Heather decided she needed an upgrade to their ERP and ProShop has been live on the shop floor since early 2022. It’s made a huge difference to all aspects of the shop, and has reignited Heather’s passion for the business. In fact, she said that without adopting ProShop, she may have decided to leave the business as it was such a challenge to run the business on E2.
About Free Force Machining Technology: Free Force Machining Technology Inc. was founded in 2007. We specialize in CNC machining of precision parts for today’s high technology industries. We are Small Part Specialists with a focus on parts less than 1.25″ (approx. 32mm) in diameter. From prototypes to production runs we are your one course supplier. Free Force is committed to Zero Defect Production.
08. Tying Process & Culture Upgrades Together with Matthew Sawhill from IME
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08. Tying Process & Culture Upgrades Together with Matthew Sawhill from IME
Manufacturing & Engineering was a precision machine shop specializing in quick turn, low volume job shop work, doing lots of repair work and reverse engineering for local customers. While that business model worked, they often found themselves with their valuable machines and resources sitting idle. They decided to focus on automation and unattended machining processes and capture higher-volume production machining work to maximize their revenue and machine throughput. As they started making that change, they realized that the old E2 ERP system they had been using was not up for the challenge. From the waste of the paper-based processes to a schedule that didn’t work, they decided they really needed a change to their business operating system. After finding and deciding on ProShop ERP, they were up and running in 3-4 months and haven’t looked back since. They’ve seen dramatic improvements in on-time delivery, scrap reduction, throughput increases, setup-time reduction, and much more. Importantly, they’ve focused on the cultural shifts necessary to get real buy-in and alignment with their production team to focus on process improvements, and eliminating variables so they can successfully optimize their unattended time and get maximum throughput on their equipment. Matt shares very candidly, the important things they’ve focused on to transform the business in this way, and how ProShop has been foundational in that effort.
About IME: Innovative Manufacturing and Engineering is your ideal partner for CNC milling and CNC machining. Our advanced machining processes let us tackle projects of all scopes and sizes. IME specializes in high-volume production, fabricating large quantities of precision parts with exceptional quality and speed. Our team handles projects ranging from early prototypes and up to 1,000,000 pieces or more. Often times we work with our clients 12 months in advance to plan according and solidify that you have what you need exactly when you need it.
09. Driving Accountability & Performance with Hernan Ricaurte from Ricaurte Precision
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09. Driving Accountability & Performance with Hernan Ricaurte from Ricaurte Precision
Continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability are very important to Hernan, President and CEO of Ricaurte Precision. Those are all values or qualities he looks to build and foster in the culture at Ricaurte Precision - a precision machining company serving the defense, commercial space, medical device and other industries out of their Orange County CA location. Focusing on those things has helped Hernan grow revenue at Ricaurte Precision by more than 3x since he took the business over from his father in 2016. Hernan describes ProShop as the “backbone” of their company, and the transformation over the past 8 years under Hernan’s leadership is nothing short of remarkable. Enjoy this insightful interview with Hernan to learn some of his secrets to success!
About Ricaurte Precision: Ricaurte Precision Inc. has been providing a wide range of turnkey precision machining (CNC) services to FDA and Aerospace regulated clients for over 30 years (ISO 9001:2015). With a capacity of over 10,000 machining hours per month, Ricaurte Precision specializes in medium to high quantity, tight tolerance machining of metal and plastic parts.
10. A New Breed of Precision Machining Businesses with Sean and James Cerven from Cerven Solutions
01:08:46
10. A New Breed of Precision Machining Businesses with Sean and James Cerven from Cerven Solutions
James and Sean Cerven were both a bit bored during Covid and decided to buy an inexpensive CNC machine for fun, having never run one before, and mostly seeing them on YouTube videos. Fast forward just a few years and they have a thriving business with high-end CNC machining equipment specializing in making small parts. They share their lean journey openly on their social media channels, and they’re focusing on building the foundation of a mature enduring company ready to grow on scalable business processes. For their young age, these guys pack an outsized amount of wisdom, grit and can-do attitude that is sure to take them far. It’s an honor to get to interview them early in their journey, and even more of an honor that they’ve chosen ProShop as a partner in their growth.
About Cerven Solutions: Multi-axis, precision machining for Medical, Aerospace, and Tech, ITAR Registered, Powered by ProShop
11. Building a Business Worthy of Passing to Your Children with Chad Vanderbeek from Hibshman Screw Machine Products
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11. Building a Business Worthy of Passing to Your Children with Chad Vanderbeek from Hibshman Screw Machine Products
Chad Vanderbeek knew that the company they were running was not one he would be happy to hand off to his children if they were to take over the business one day. Things were too chaotic, information was not readily enough accessible to make the best decisions, and he felt that the company systems needed to be rebuilt. Since choosing ProShop the company has made a significant transformation and it’s now a company that Chad would feel confident and proud to hand off to the next generation. From getting a nearly perfect score on an Industry 4.0 assessment, eliminating all their 3-ring QMS binders, to doubling the bottom line of the company, and feeling like their team has really stepped up ownership of the results of the company, everything has gotten better since implementing ProShop ERP. This candid and authentic interview demonstrates what’s possible with a committed team and great leadership to implement the tools effectively.
About Hibshman Screw Machine Products: Hibshman Screw Machine Products, Inc. is a major screw machine products manufacturer and supplier in the Midwest area, supported by our most important assets; knowledgeable employees, courteous service and a host of satisfied customers. It is the goal of Hibshman Screw Machine Products, Inc. to provide total customer satisfaction by continuously improving our products, quality processes, and services.
12. How to Cut Metal More Often, Solo Episode with Paul Van Metre
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12. How to Cut Metal More Often, Solo Episode with Paul Van Metre
There are a lot of roadblocks to cutting metal as much as we’d all want to in our shops. From not having the right material on hand, to setups that take WAY too long. In this solo episode, Paul talks about a question he was asked about how ProShop can actually help increase the value-added time of cutting chips. When companies can make a meaningful improvement in this area, it can be a powerful force for transformation. Give a listen to see if your issues made the list.
13. You’re Never Too Small for an ERP with Tom Rougeux from RX Industries
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13. You’re Never Too Small for an ERP with Tom Rougeux from RX Industries
Tom is the owner of RX Industries, a precision machining company serving high-end markets from Hilton Head Island SC. In his previous job, he had been an implementer of SAP for more than 5 years, so he had the battle scars to prove that he knew what he did and didn’t want from the ERP system he’d use for the company he had just bought. After much research, he decided to invest in ProShop before the company was even open for business. And Tom firmly believes that it’s worth looking past the functionality of an ERP and whether or not those functions could be satisfactorily covered with spreadsheets at the earliest days of a company. He shares his thoughts about why a shop that wants to differentiate themselves needs to consider the right ERP in the early days.
About RX Industries: RX Industries is the Palmetto State's first CNC shop powered by the ProShop ERP MES QMS system. We specialize in close tolerance, multi-axis CNC machining for the Space, Military and Aerospace industries. Our CNC equipment consists of new, DMG-Mori 5-axis mills and turn/mill lathes with 9-axes of machining capability. New Tsugami Swiss machining centers with 5 axis capabilities and we have invested in palletized automatic production and robotic loading/unloading for unattended machining. RX Industries has a 2020 Zeiss CMM for Quality Control, running Calypso software. We use Esprit CAM and SolidWorks CAD. We are ITAR registered, CMMC Level 2 Compliant, We are ISO9001 Certified and AS9100 compliant and carry 06, 07 & SOT FFL licensure.
14. A One Man Machining Army with CJ Abraham from PPD
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14. A One Man Machining Army with CJ Abraham from PPD
CJ is a humble and extraordinarily capable guy. He can keep a CNC machine running literally 24/7 for 6 weeks straight without a minute of downtime. But he spins self deprecating jokes about not running a legitimate business. That’s one of the most endearing qualities about CJ. In this really interesting conversation CJ shares why he bought ProShop as a 1 person company, and how it helps keep him from hiring several people just to keep up with the high volume of work and data his company creates. His main customer calls him a One Man Machining Army, which seems like an apt description when you learn about the incredible business he runs today and the volume of parts his machines spit out on a daily basis. It’s a great lesson on how little details and systems can be stacked to produce extraordinary results!
About PPD: We offer fully automated, 24/7 lights-out machining with the ability to finish "6-sided" milled components in a single operation from round bar. With automatic material handling, we maintain tolerances down to +/-.0002" (+/-.005mm) in a temperature-controlled environment. Our one-piece-flow process adapts to any quantity, from 10 to 10,000 pieces. Finishing includes deburring, tumbling, ultrasonic cleaning, and drying, with options for anodizing, nickel, cadmium, and gold plating. We conduct first-article and in-process inspections with advanced equipment. Through ProShop ERP, we ensure ISO9001 and AS9100 compliance, manage certifications, and track equipment calibration.
15. Building a Company with ProShop as the Foundation with Nick Preece from PMA
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15. Building a Company with ProShop as the Foundation with Nick Preece from PMA
Nick Preece has a deep passion for machining which he stumbled up on while watching YouTube videos of machining while he was an engineering student. After deciding to buy a machine to make parts as a hobby, he realized he needed to earn some revenue just to pay for his hobby. 6 years later, he has a thriving AS9100 certified precision machining company, Preece Machine & Assembly, doing high-end work for discerning clients in regulated industries. After a few years they decided they needed a better ERP system that integrated their QMS in a way that their prior ERP, Fulcrum, did not. Now having been on ProShop for 2 years, Nick describes it as the foundation of their entire business and the system they are building every aspect of their company on.
About PMA: Established in 2018, Preece Machining and Assembly (PMA) is a precision CNC machining and milling shop. Our clients create the industries of: aerospace, satellite, defense, optoelectronic, semiconductor, medical science, biomedical research, as well as automotive, food and beverage. Specializing in rapid prototyping, low volume production machining, featuring very tight tolerances and exotic materials, we handle projects of any upfront cost or quantity. We command the technical expertise to fabricate very complex, intricate parts. Certified ISO 9001, ITAR and AS9100 (in-process), PMA is winning [epic] growth in aerospace and health technology.
16. 4x Growth In 4 Years with Kevin Richards from JJR Engineering and Fabrication
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16. 4x Growth In 4 Years with Kevin Richards from JJR Fabrication
Kevin and Bryan Richards took a chance opportunity to build a few parts for another business and realized the potential to have a viable business. Today they have a rapidly growing precision machining and fabrication company selling high-value aerospace assemblies. Their success can be traced to amazing leadership, but also a dedicated commitment to lean principles and incredible implementation of ProShop ERP. One of the best results of having such a lean and efficient system is Kevin can spend his day growing his team, planning out strategy for the future and investing in people which is the part of the business he loves the most.
About JJR Engineering and Fabrication: JJR Engineering and Fabrication is a complete engineering and manufacturing facility located in the Puget Sounds Aerospace region. Providing high quality parts to the Aerospace, Satellite, Marine, Industrial and Medical industries. We can support your needs from prototyping to full production.
17. Manufacturing Transformed This Man’s Life with Daniel Anglemyer from Hibshman Screw Machine
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17. Manufacturing Transformed This Man’s Life with Daniel Anglemyer from Hibshman Screw Machine
Daniel went to work on a hog farm at the age of 12 for $5/hr. With family members in jail for drugs, great job options weren’t plentiful. But after getting a job at a machine shop, and eventually landing at Hibshman Screw Machine Products, Daniel has flourished, meeting his wife, buying a home, moving into management, and having a huge positive impact on Hibshman and his team. And Daniel clearly has a knack for leadership, sharing many principles and much wisdom by which he leads. ProShop has been an accelerator to their success in the past couple of years, which is usually the main topic of Manufacturing Transformed episodes, but this is a more fundamentally significant transformation which I am grateful that Daniel shares with us all. I hope this reaches people who are outside of manufacturing and who can see what positive impact a manufacturing career with a fantastic company can provide!
About Hibshman Screw Machine: Hibshman Screw Machine Products, Inc. is a major screw machine products manufacturer and supplier in the Midwest area, supported by our most important assets; knowledgeable employees, courteous service and a host of satisfied customers. It is the goal of Hibshman Screw Machine Products, Inc. to provide total customer satisfaction by continuously improving our products, quality processes, and services.
18. Breaking Free from Manual Processes: How Modern ERP Transforms Manufacturing with John Zmuda from Moseys Production Machinists
00:48:57
In this episode, we sit down with John Zmuda, President of Moseys Production Machinists, to uncover how his team revolutionized their operations by ditching outdated manual processes. From the frustrations of late-night spreadsheet marathons to unlocking double-digit growth, John shares the transformative impact of adopting modern ERP and QMS software.
Learn how transitioning to a machine shop ERP system gave Moseys the tools to streamline workflows, improve customer communication, and free up time for strategic growth. Hear firsthand how Joanna, the company’s customer service lead, shifted from time-consuming order entry to proactive client engagement.
John also dives into how automation and digitization have boosted team morale, attracted younger talent, and created a culture of innovation and collaboration. Discover the hidden costs of manual workflows and why investing in modern tools is essential for thriving in today’s competitive manufacturing landscape.
If you’re still juggling spreadsheets and paper trails, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you run your business. Don’t miss it!
👉 Tune in to learn how modern ERP can unlock your shop’s potential.
19. Vision + Culture + Technology = Transformation with Jim & Ryan Carr of CARR Machine
01:04:35
This third-generation precision machining business is thriving and growing thanks to a well-executed vision, a focus on culture, and the adoption of the best technology, like ProShop ERP. The transformation that CARR Machine has seen in the past five years has been nothing short of remarkable. Jim and Ryan are aligned in the vision of the company, they use their core values to drive the hiring, firing and alignment of their team, and along with a strong marketing focus, they have grown considerably, entering new markets, expanding their facility and moving from a low volume industrial shop to a high volume aerospace and defense contract manufacturer. Enjoy the inspiring story in this episode.
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