Roman Corp. Ltd. has reached an agreement to acquire A. & C. Boehmer Limited, which operates as Boehmer Box. Boehmer Box manufactures folding cartons for consumer packaged goods. Roman’s operating division, Strathcona Paper, is a manufacturer of 100 percent recycled clay coated boxboard
``We are very elated about this acquisition. Our company will virtually double in size as a result, and we expect that the transaction will be immediately accretive to earnings.'' said Helen Roman-Barber, Chairman and CEO of Roman Corporation. ``There are many similarities between Boehmer Box and Strathcona Paper. They are of similar size and profitability, they are both niche players in the consumer packaging sector, and their long-term relationship has been driven by their shared commitment to delivering superior quality and service to their customers.