JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) — “A great loss” is how one Jamestown resident is describing the sudden closure of the Bush Industries plant last week. However, other residents say it’s part of a worsening trend for the state.
On Thursday, WKBW learned from Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel that eSolutions Furniture, formerly known as Bush Industries) was dissolving the company and closing its Jamestown furniture plant. A plant that has been in the area since 1959.
“Unfortunately, despite our repeated and best efforts, we were unable to provide the level and type of assistance to prevent this unfortunate outcome,” Wendel said in a release…