Roll Covers Net sales in the roll covers segment were $52.8 million for the first quarter of 2005, a decrease of 4.2% versus net sales of $55.1 million for the first quarter of 2004. Segment Earnings for the rolls cover segment were $16.2 million for the first quarter of 2005, a 12.9% decrease from $18.6 million for the first quarter of 2004.
Xerium Technologies Inc is maker & supplier of two types of consumable products used primarily in the production of paper: clothing and roll covers. The Company, which operates around the world under a variety of brand names, 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. With 35 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries around the world, Xerium Technologies has approximately 3,900 employees.