2000

Harmon’s brokerage business continues to grow and the company assumes responsibility for Fort James wastepaper mills. As trading business in the U.K. and Europe increases, Harmon International is formed. Georgia-Pacific acquires Fort James.

1997

Fort Howard merges with James River to form Fort James Corporation.

1980

Fort Howard Paper Company purchases Harmon. Harmon begins procuring wastepaper for 100 percent recycled mills and establishes brokerage business.

1970

Harmon was established as a strong regional fiber trading company specializing in selling kraft grades to containerboard and gypsum mills.