The founders of the company, namely Benjamin Mangitung, Tan Justinus, and Juda Mangitung, started their business journey in May 2006 as CV BeeJay Seafoods in Probolinggo, East Java. With an initial leased facility of 500 m² and 25 employees, the founders ran the CV Bee Jay Seafoods business by focusing on the production of frozen fish fillets, prioritizing quality. The use of cold storage technology ensures product freshness, setting a strong foundation for future growth.

   From 2007 to 2010, the founders through CV Bee Jay Seafoods carried out significant expansion by moving operations to a new location and building a factory on leased land of 2,448 m². This expansion increased production capacity and the number of employees to around 80 to 100 people to accommodate the expansion of the Company’s international market reach to Malaysia through a partnership with Golden Fresh SDN BHD and increased orders from Pacific West Australia in 2009. In that year, export sales to Malaysia reached IDR1 billion, while exports to Australia reached IDR 12 billion.

   Over time, CV Bee Jay Seafoods continues to show significant growth. In 2012, sales to Malaysia increased to Rp5.3 billion and exports to Australia reached Rp41.2 billion, reflecting successful expansion and increased confidence from the global market. In 2012, the Company also expanded its product portfolio by entering the processed fish product market, which encouraged additional recruitment and supported the growth of production capacity.

  In 2015, CV BeeJay Seafoods achieved significant milestones with increasing export sales to Malaysia and Australia. Export sales to Malaysia reached IDR8.4 billion, while to Australia reached IDR44.9 billion. This growth trend continued with stable export sales in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, export sales to Malaysia reached IDR12.1 billion and to Australia IDR42 billion, and in 2019, increased to IDR13.5 billion to Malaysia and IDR43 billion to Australia.

   The year 2020 was a challenging period due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. However, the company managed to maintain its export performance with sales of IDR7.3 billion to Malaysia and IDR42 billion to Australia. A significant transformation occurred in 2021 with the establishment of PT BeeJay Seafood, which marked a new era for the Company with a significant increase in exports; sales to Malaysia reached IDR8.5 billion and recorded the highest export record to Australia of IDR59 billion. This step is accompanied by an increase in production capacity and infrastructure accompanied by the addition of around 35 employees to around 200 people to support sustainable business growth.

   The year 2020 was a major challenge for the global market with the Covid-19 pandemic, but the Company maintained its operations by launching frozen ready-to-eat fish dishes to the retail market through the “Bee Jay Chef” brand. The addition of around 35 employees brings the total workforce to around 200 people, with export sales remaining strong—Rp7.3 billion to Malaysia and Rp42 billion to Australia.

   In line with the vision to further develop the business, the founders decided to establish PT Bee Jay Seafood as a limited liability company. This step was taken to open up greater opportunities in attracting investment, expanding production capacity, and improving the quality of services and products. PT Bee Jay Seafood aims to accelerate business growth and strengthen the Company’s position in the industry.

   The Company expanded its operational facilities to 6,269.5 m² and increased the number of employees to 350 people. In the third quarter of 2022 and beyond, the founders transferred the certification of the Implementation of the Integrated Quality Management Program based on the HACCP concept, so that PT BeeJay Seafood began exporting fish fillets and value-added processed products by building modern cold storage facilities, improving product quality, and expanding market reach. PT BeeJay Seafood expanded its international market by successfully exporting fish fillets to Australia under the “Pacific West” brand and to Malaysia under the “Golden Fresh” brand. The distribution of frozen ready-to-eat fish dishes under the “BeeJay Chef” brand was also expanded, strengthening the Company’s position as a global player in the fisheries industry.

   2023 was marked by expansion in production capacity and infrastructure. The company expanded its factory and increased the number of employees to 400 people, expanded its export market worldwide, and strengthened its reputation as a provider of high-quality processed fish products accompanied by a significant increase in export sales to IDR 78 billion to Australia and an increase in sales of frozen ready-to-eat fish dishes to IDR 3 billion.

   Entering 2024, PT BeeJay Seafood is preparing to launch its frozen ready-to-eat fish food products in the Australian market, confirming the success of its international expansion strategy and commitment to innovation. With a focus on quality, innovation, and social responsibility, PT BeeJay Seafood continues to be committed to providing a positive impact through ethical and environmentally friendly business practices. The company’s consistent business journey and significant achievements demonstrate PT BeeJay Seafood’s readiness to face future challenges and continue to grow as a leader in the global fisheries industry.

   PT BeeJay Seafood has proven its ability to grow sustainably through a planned and innovative expansion strategy. With a strong foundation in product quality, commitment to ethical business practices, and dedication to environmental sustainability, the company is ready to take the next step in its business journey. The vast opportunities and mature strategies put PT BeeJay Seafood in a superior position for long-term growth and success in the global market.