# Edward Russnow, President, MAC Products Inc.

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Podcast: [The Think Factory Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-think-factory-podcast-6380151)
Published: 2025-10-14T11:01:07+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Think Factory , Chris Santomassimo talks with Ed Russnow, President of MAC Products Inc., a family-owned New Jersey manufacturer marking 60 years in business. Russnow shares how the company grew from a catalog parts supplier into a solutions-driven engineering firm with the trademark motto “We don’t do easy.” He highlights how MAC Products invests in people—through immigrant workforce development, ESL programs, and automation that upskills employees—while staying rooted in family values and long-term commitment to local manufacturing. The result is a culture built on problem-solving, innovation, and pride in sustaining a multigenerational legacy. Disclaimer

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