To: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. Lender Group From: Jennifer Zhang Re: Notice of Effectiveness

Exhibit 10.14.1

July 17, 2007

To:      Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx International, Inc. Lender Group

From:  Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx

Re:      Notice of Effectiveness

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This letter is to inform you that we have received 100% consent from the lenders participating in the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2006, among Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx International, Inc., Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx France S.A.R.L and Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Enterprises S.A.S, certain financial institutions listed therein and Societe Generale, as Administrative Agent (the “Facility”) agreeing to extend the maturity date of the Facility to July 31, 2012.

Should you have any questions, please call Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx at (000) 000-0000.

Societe Generale
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000