Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) of Xerium Technologies, Inc. pertaining to the Inducement Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement with Mark Staton of our reports dated March 1, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Xerium Technologies, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Xerium Technologies, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.