Sebring, OH – Sunset Cylinder Exchange officially opened its newest location in Sebring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 9, 2025. The new outpost, located at 249 E. Georgia Avenue, expands the company’s footprint in Northeast Ohio and marks the first business to open on a newly remediated 17-acre site that was formerly home to the Royal China Company.

This strategic location will serve as a satellite distribution and exchange point for 20-pound propane cylinders, enhancing convenience and service access for residential and commercial customers in the area.

“We’re proud to bring Sunset Cylinder Exchange to Sebring,” said Mike Whitney, president of Sunset Cylinder Exchange. “This site gives us a great opportunity to improve delivery efficiencies in the region and be part of a community that’s clearly looking toward future growth. We’re excited to be among the first businesses investing in this newly revitalized area.”

The site’s transformation from an abandoned industrial property to a hub for new development results from significant remediation efforts led by local stakeholders and landowners Mike and Dawn Conny, who envision the property becoming a catalyst for broader economic revitalization in Sebring.

“Seeing the first ribbon cut on this property is just the beginning,” said Mike Conny. “Our goal is to attract forward-thinking businesses like Sunset Cylinder Exchange, who recognize the potential in Sebring. We’ve got the space, infrastructure, and location to support real economic momentum here. I’m especially grateful to now-U.S. Senator Jon Husted, who—during his time as Lieutenant Governor—helped guide us through the grant application process and secure $1.8 million in funding to clean up this brownfield site. That support was critical in making this redevelopment possible. Debora Flora, Executive Director of the Mahoning County Land Bank, was instrumental in helping our efforts as well.”
 

City officials, local partners, and residents joined the grand opening celebration, recognizing the event as a symbol of positive change and new opportunity for the village.

“This is a great moment for Sebring,” said Tim Gabrelick, Sebring City Manager. “The investment made by Sunset Cylinder Exchange and Mr. and Mrs. Conny demonstrates real confidence in the future of our town. We are pleased to see reclaimed industrial property being utilized. We also welcome this new business and look forward to what’s ahead for this property and our community.”



Sunset Cylinder Exchange, based in Ohio, specializes in 20-pound propane cylinder exchange and logistics services across multiple states. To learn more, visit www.sunsetexchange.com.

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