Ryan Schultz is the Chief Operating Officer of M R Products, Inc. of Copemish.  M R Products is engaged in plastic injection molding and is known as the home of  Mr. Chain.
 
M R Products was established in 1960 by Michael Russo (hence the MR).  For its first 20 years, the company was involved in the production of automotive parts.  In the late 70's the company became involved in the production of plastic chain, which became its mainstay.  Among other things, plastic chain is used as a visual barrier to satisfy OSHA requirements.  Customers include the New York Transit Authority and golf courses.
 
With the pandemic, MR Products has seen its sales shoot through the roof, with a corresponding increase in its work force.  The company now has more than 110 employees, 50 of whom have been hired since March. All operations are now in Copemish, where the company is erecting a new building with a capacity of 65-75,000 square feet.
 
M R Products provides a big benefit package for its employees, as well as supporting the area in general.  Among other things the company has participated in Career Day at Benzie Central High School and Sunrise Rotary's Bike Benzie (year after year.)  We are fortunate to have Mr. Chain in our community.