Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BKI) today announced the promotion of Mr. Steven G. Dean, currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2007.

Mr. Dean was elected Vice President and Controller February 8, 2006 and was appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 1, 2006. He is a graduate of Millsaps College with a degree in Business Administration and earned a MBA at Northwestern University. He joined Buckeye in 1999 and has held positions of increasing responsibility in the finance organization. Prior to joining Buckeye, Steve held various financial management positions with Thomas & Betts and Hewlett-Packard.

Buckeye, a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty fibers and nonwoven materials, is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The Company currently operates facilities in the United States, Germany, Canada, and Brazil. Its products are sold worldwide to makers of consumer and industrial goods.

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, financing, markets, products, services and prices, and other factors. For further information on factors which could impact the Company and the statements contained herein, please refer to public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.