Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, recently launched Huyperm ES and ProSeam ES felt technology which offer enhanced surface characteristics and reduced energy consumption for paper and paperboard machines. ES technology incorporates specially developed structures that are mechanically and thermally bonded forming a micro-fine felt surface delivering outstanding paper smoothness and improved drying efficiency for the most demanding press applications.

And with ES technology's improved batt anchorage and surface resilience it is also ideal for press positions requiring high pressure cleaning showers. Learn more about Huyperm ES and ProSeam ES technology at http://www.xerium.com/news/xerium-news.aspx.

"Huyperm ES endless felts and ProSeam ES seam felts provide our customers with new options for improving both quality and energy efficiency on their paper and paperboard machines," said Mr. Bill Butterfield, EVP and CTO of Xerium. "These new felts continue Xerium's leadership in the field of super-smooth surface technology and enable all our customers to utilize this exciting technology regardless of machine size."

ABOUT XERIUM

Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM) is a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services. Xerium utilizes a broad portfolio of patented and proprietary technologies to provide customers with tailored solutions and products integral to production, all designed to optimize performance and reduce operational costs. Xerium has 27 manufacturing facilities in 12 countries around the world and employs approximately 3,200 employees.