Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2009 Results

November 2, 2009

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) will issue a press release announcing the Company's third quarter 2009 results after the market closes on November 3, 2009. Schweitzer-Mauduit will use a presentation in conjunction with its conference call. The presentation can be found on the Company's Web site in advance of the earnings conference call. The presentation can also be accessed via the earnings conference call webcast.

In conjunction with the release of Schweitzer-Mauduit's third quarter earnings, you are invited to listen to the Company's conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet.

    What:     Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.'s third quarter earnings
              conference call

    When:     Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time

    Where:    http://www.schweitzer-mauduit.com

    How:      Call Participants -    U.S. and Canada        +1-866-820-5589
                                     International          +1-404-537-3412

              An operator will prompt participants to provide name and company
              name. For technical difficulties, press *0 and an operator will
              assist you.

              Listen-only mode - Live over the Internet - Simply log on to the
              Web at the address above and follow the instructions set out on
              the Home page or in the Investor Relations section.

To listen to the live call, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register and to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call and will be available at the Web site for approximately 90 days.

(Minimum requirements to listen to the broadcast: The RealPlayer software, downloadable free from www.real.com/products/player/index.html, and at least a 14.4Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, send an email to webmaster@vdat.com.)

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. is a diversified producer of premium specialty papers and the world's largest supplier of fine papers to the tobacco industry. It also manufactures specialty papers for use in other applications. Schweitzer-Mauduit and its subsidiaries conduct business in over 90 countries and employ 2,900 people worldwide, with operations in the United States, France, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Canada and a joint venture in China.

    Contact:   Bill Foust        Peter Thompson
               770-569-4203      770-569-4277

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