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Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Supply Agreement

Thursday 16. July 2009 - Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM) today announced the formalization of a supply agreement with British American Tobacco Australia Limited (BATA) for papers to produce Lower Ignition Propensity (LIP) cigarettes for the Australian market.

The company is pleased to have formed a supply partnership with BATA. The multi-year supply agreement covers papers that utilize Schweitzer-Mauduit’s Alginex water-based technology, a proprietary process. Mr. Otto Herbst, SWM Chief Operating Officer commented, “We are very satisfied to have reached this agreement with BATA and believe this is a significant step in the strengthening of our global partnership.”
Australia has passed legislation that requires all cigarettes manufactured in or imported into Australia to be LIP compliant effective March 23, 2010.