The 9 N. Main St., Jamestown, building that has housed Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics has been put up for sale. According to.Cleaning Technologies Group’s website, the company will still maintain a presence in Jamestown.

“Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics will maintain a presence in Jamestown, N.Y., where a sales and service office will continue to operate. This location will handle in-house service work, research and development, and parts sales activities, ensuring continuity for clients and employees alike. The transition is set to take place throughout the fourth quarter of 2024, paving the way for a more integrated and efficient operation in Cincinnati,” the website said.

However, the company’s move has caught some city officials off guard.

Blackstone Ultrasonics, joined with NEY Ultrasonics to form Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics in 1988. The company continues to be a recognized leader in ultrasonic technology. Starting with the introduction of sweeping frequency in 1988, there has been a continuous stream of development and patents covering new ultrasonic generators and transducer technology. A broad spectrum of ultrasonic technology is available to meet the specific needs of a growing list of applications.

Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics, located at 9 N. Main St. is set to move part of the company’s operations from its Jamestown location to its Cleaning Technologies Group: Ransohoff, located at 4933 Provident Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, soon. P-J photo by Christopher Blakeslee

“We knew Blackstone was going to move some of the jobs to Ohio, but we’ve bent over backwards to accommodate and work with them to keep some of the jobs here,” said Mayor Kim Ecklund. “I would say that I am disappointed they are leaving, even after meeting with them multiple times – and that we cannot get any clear answers on the impact of job layoffs, etc.”

A call was made to the Blackston-NEY Jamestown location requesting comment Thursday, regarding the sale of the 9 N. Main St. property; how many jobs are expected to be affected by the sale; what department and services would remain in Jamestown and where would they be located if the building is sold.

However, a Blackstone employee stated that no one from the plant could make a comment on the ongoing situation, and to call the company’s head office in Ohio.

A call placed to the Cleaning Technologies Group: Ransohoff, located at 4933 Provident Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, requesting a comment and the previously mentioned questions was made Thursday. However, the call was transferred to another department and a message was left requesting a return call to The Post-Journal. At the time of this publication no confirmation, updates or call has been returned.

Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk echoed Ecklund’s previous statement saying that she was aware that the company was going to relocated part of its business model to its Ohio location, but that she, and the mayor, had meet several times with Blackstone company officials – trying to save jobs in the area – and left with the understanding that the company would keep part of its operations locally.