MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- (Business Wire)

Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BKI) today announced that John B. Crowe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the Credit Suisse Global Paper & Packaging Conference in New York City on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 2:05 p.m. (ET).

A live audio webcast of Mr. Crowe's remarks and a copy of presentation materials will be accessible at www.bkitech.com. To access the webcast, follow the link to the Credit Suisse Global Paper & Packaging Conference.

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 and Canada. Its products are sold worldwide to makers of consumer and industrial goods.

Contacts:

Buckeye Technologies Inc.
Steve Dean, 901-320-8352
Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Investor Relations:
Daryn Abercrombie, 901-320-8908
www.bkitech.com

Source: Buckeye Technologies Inc.