Xerium Technologies Appoints New Board Member (XRM, CIR)

Xerium Technologies, Inc. XRM, a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that it has appointed David A. Bloss as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bloss is the former chairman and CEO of CIRCOR International, Inc. CIR, a Burlington, Mass. supplier of valves and accessories to OEMs, processors, manufacturers and the military. Mr. Bloss has also been appointed to serve on the Company's Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.