Xerium Technologies, Inc. engages in the manufacture and supply of consumable products that are used in the production of paper. It operates in two segments: Clothing and Roll Cover. The Clothing segment manufactures clothing products, such as forming fabrics, press felts, and dryer fabrics that are used on paper-making machines. This segment also manufactures clothing, which is used in other industrial applications, such as steel, plastics, leather, and textiles manufacturing; and auto-joining equipment. The Roll Cover segment manufactures, refurbishes, and replaces covers for working rolls, including vacuum rolls and press rolls; calendar rolls; and coater rolls that are used on paper-making machines. This segment also provides roll cover refurbishment services for previously installed roll covers; and mechanical services for the internal mechanisms of rolls. In addition, it manufactures and repairs spreader rolls. Xerium Technologies markets its products under the Huyck Wangner, Weavexx, Stowe Woodward, Mount Hope, Robec, and Xibe brand names in North America, Europe, South America, the Asia-Pacific region, and internationally. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Youngsville, North Carolina.
