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Fort Howard Paper Company
Fort Howard Paper Company was an American pulp and paper company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its products were sold under a variety of brand names, including Envision, Fort Howard, Mardi Gras, and Soft'n Gentle.
The company merged with James River Corporation in 1997 to form the Fort James Corporation; it became part of Georgia-Pacific in 2000.
Austin E. Cofrin founded the Fort Howard Paper Company in 1919. It was named after Fort Howard, a 19th century U.S. Army fortification located along the west bank of the Fox River in Green Bay.
In the 1930s, the company began experimenting with recycled paper production.
In 1960, Austin E. Cofrin stepped down as CEO, and handed control of the company to his son, John P. Cofrin.
In 1971, the company was taken public, and common stock was offered.
In 1976, the company began construction on its second facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
In 1980, the company acquired The Harmon Group of New York City. They also expanded internationally by acquiring The Sterling Group of Manchester, England.
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Fort Howard Paper Company
Fort Howard Paper Company was an American pulp and paper company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its products were sold under a variety of brand names, including Envision, Fort Howard, Mardi Gras, and Soft'n Gentle.
The company merged with James River Corporation in 1997 to form the Fort James Corporation; it became part of Georgia-Pacific in 2000.
Austin E. Cofrin founded the Fort Howard Paper Company in 1919. It was named after Fort Howard, a 19th century U.S. Army fortification located along the west bank of the Fox River in Green Bay.
In the 1930s, the company began experimenting with recycled paper production.
In 1960, Austin E. Cofrin stepped down as CEO, and handed control of the company to his son, John P. Cofrin.
In 1971, the company was taken public, and common stock was offered.
In 1976, the company began construction on its second facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
In 1980, the company acquired The Harmon Group of New York City. They also expanded internationally by acquiring The Sterling Group of Manchester, England.