Xerium Technologies appoints Harold Bevis as president, CEO

Xerium Technologies  announces the appointment of Mr. Harold C. Bevis, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, President and Director. Mr. Bevis has been CEO, President and Director of Pliant Corporation and Jordan Telecommunication Products, and has held executive positions with Emerson Electric and General Cable Corporation. He is a 1983 graduate of Iowa State University receiving an Industrial Engineering degree and earned his MBA from Columbia University in 1988.

Xerium Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and 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. With 31 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries around the world, Xerium has approximately 3,400 employees.