1. In 1900, the Great Northern Paper Company was founded in Millinocket, Maine. By the late 20th century, they had lost much business to overseas outsourcing and closed plants, laying off hundreds of workers. 2. In 2012, they signed a deal to produce 3,000 tons of paper annually with International Paper, helping turn the company around. 3. The summary provides key details about the founding and struggles of the Great Northern Paper Company, and their deal with International Paper in 2012 that helped stabilize their business.