  Myer A. Bornstein founded Bornstein Seafoods in 1930, when the country was in the Great Depression. Moonshiners and federal agents were battling it out over illegal booze; night baseball was being introduced to the Pacific Northwest in Tacoma, Washington; and you could buy fresh, skinned sole in Bellingham for 15 cents a pound!
 The fledgling company cut its teeth in the rough and tumble environment of give and take, eager to survive and make its mark in a world of turmoil and adversity. Hard work, dedication and slogans like "If you don't trade with us, we both lose money!" were the order of the day. Bornstein Seafood succeeded by refusing to dodge challenges to initiate trends. The employment of women in the fillet lines is a Bornstein hallmark in the north Puget Sound.
The road to excellence hasn't been easy and not without perseverance. The company has fought back from three devastating fires, the most recent of which was a total burnout in 1989. But with the determination and dedication of Bornstein employees and with the aid of friends in the industry, the company rebuilt and emerged stronger than ever.
Jay Bornstein took over the helm from his father in 1980, sustaining the company's continuity. Under Jay's leadership the company has expanded its presence throughout the West Coast -- with processing capabilities and buying stations that stretch from South East Alaska through Canada, Washington, Oregon, and down to Northern California.
As Bornstein's continues its future growth initiatives -- our focus will remain on delivering excellence in both product and service by emphasizing Quality, Productivity, Professionalism, and Teamwork with our team members, fishing partners and customers. Our commitment to excellence continues to sustain our position as one of the oldest and most successful corporations in the seafood industry.
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