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Andrew Bornstein, co-owner of Bornstein Seafoods,
accepted a key CEDR award on hehalf of his
multi-generational family business.
2016 Economic Impact Award
Bornstein Seafoods
Andrew Bornstein, co-owner
Clif Tuttle, manager of the Warrenton Hampton Lumber Mill,
attended the 2016 CEDR Awards to accept this plaque
presented by Kevin Leahy executive Director of CEDR
2016 Entrepreneurship: Large Business Award
Hampton Lumber Mills
Claif Tuttle, manager
The Warrenton Business Association is excited to nominate
Hampton Lumber Mills for a 2016 CEDR award. Hampton
Affiliates operates several mills, including the mill in Warrenton.
In 2010, Hampton acquired the sawmill in Warrenton from
Weyerhaeuser and after investing millions of dollars in upgrades,
reopened for operations in 2012. The Warrenton Hampton Mill
currently has an annual production capacity of 200 MBF and uses
both Douglas Fir and Hem Fir species. All the trees the mill uses
are from local forests and every log that enters the mill is 100
percent used with no waste.
Hampton Mill in Warrenton employs 149 local workers, 139
are hourly employees earning an average of $23 per hour, a good
family wage. Most of the jobs created by Hampton since they
have re-opened have been filled by locals. Local workers have
worked out very good for the company and have prompted
Hampton to expand their apprenticeship program. The appren-
ticeship program allows the mill to train the local employees the
skills needed to be successful in this industry. Hampton Mill has
recently partnered with the local high school to expand their
trainings and lessons to high school students, and is in talks with
Clatsop Community College for new workforce training
partnerships.
18 • Who’s Who 2016: The North Coast’s Business Guide
Paul Radu of P & L Johnson accepts the Job Creation Award
from with Kevin Leahy executive Director of CEDR
2016 Job Creation Award
P & L Johnson Mechanical
Paul Radu and Dale Johnson, owners
This business started in 1980. At that time, they provided
refrigeration equipment installation and service to local grocery
stores, restaurants, and fishing boats. In 1990, they merged with
Johnson Mechanical. Today this business provides 1. Heating 2.
Commercial HVAC 3. Boilers 4. Commercial refrigeration
service to local stores and restaurants. 5. Energy efficiency
services – energy audits, home insulation, duct sealing, window
and door replacement, and 6. Emergency service 24 hours a day/7
days a week.
As part of their commitment to outstanding customer service,
this business is proud to be affiliated with a variety of organi-
zations including the Astoria/Warrenton Chamber of Commerce;
and contractor organizations including ACCA, Home Builders
Association, BPI, NATE, and Energy Trust of Oregon. They are
authorized dealers for Carrier, Clean Works of Oregon, and Dr.
Energy Home Services.
They employ 23 people with an over 20 percent increase in
2015! They believe in investing in their employees to offer and
HVAC apprenticeship program through Associated Builders and
Contractor Inc.
This company has its roots in the Great Depression and the
economic downturn of an entire country. It was founded in
1934 in Bellingham, Wash. By 1980, the company had
expanded to Astoria and Warrenton, and then to Newport and
Brookings. Their groundfish processing plant in Astoria was the
first plant constructed in over 20 years. They emphasize quality,
productivity, professionalism and teamwork.
Bornstein Seafoods was located at the foot of Seventh Street
in Astoria for many years. In 2006 they moved their operation to
a new facility on Pier 2 at the Port of Astoria. The plant was
constructed with the future in mind. Their facility is diverse and
is capable of handling all forms of groundfish, salmon, sardines,
albacore tuna, whiting, sturgeon, Dungeness crab, and now they
have expanded their operations to include cold-water shrimp.
They have 180 full-time employees with a $7 million payroll
including $208,000 in summer temporary labor. Bornstein
Seafoods buys fish directly from the boats spending $24 million
in fabricators, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, general
contractors, etc.
The facility at the Port of Astoria pays $1.3 million to the Port
supporting continued operation of another vital business in this
river community. Regional spending is in the tens of millions of
dollars for associated business needs, such as box companies,
trucking companies, cold storage, etc. overall, Bornstein Seafood
has a direct local payroll of over $15 million with a local impact
of up to $105 million using a modest multiplier of 7.
Besides being a major employer in Astoria and the north coast
region, Bornstein Seafood’s are active member of the community
and good neighbors. With concerns about the environment, and as
members of the Marine Stewardship Council, they are committed
to and promote sustainable fishing and harvest methods that are
equitable among all users guaranteeing future generations of
fishing in the Pacific Northwest.
With their roots in economic depression, Bornstein continues
to be a major driver in maintaining a healthy economy, not only
for themselves, but also for the hundreds of other businesses and
fishing industry employees with whom they interact.