When you think of the global supply chain, Hobart, an unincorporated part of King County, may not be the first spot that comes to mind.
In 1966, Rosemary and Larry Brester built a family-run parts manufacturing company in Hobart, creating parts for Boeing airplanes.
"With what's going on with the Max, it's kinda disturbing because we're going to feel the hit sooner than anyone else," Rosemary explained.
The company specifically cited the supply chain when it announced a halt in production for the airplane as it continues to wait for government clearance to allow the planes to fly again.
The Bresters talk repeatedly about how parts manufacturers feel like family, all knowing the particular lingo and needs of such massive projects.
Similar sentiments are echoed at Aero-Plastics in Renton.
"Obviously, it gives us pause. We want to think about where we're headed," said Russ Nielsen, an executive with Aero-Plastics. "The sooner the better. Obviously it's a big impact to our revenue, the Max represents about a third of our aerospace revenue."
Both companies said they've been anticipating the pause on production and have diversified their client base.
"We're fortunate in that respect that we're diversified," said Brester. "A lot of companies may not make it. I'm very hopeful. (Boeing's) goal is to get this back and up and running."