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  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
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  CURRENT REPORT Pursuant<br>
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  Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):&nbsp; </font> <b>
	<font size="2">May 12, 2009<br>
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  Inc.<br>
  </font>
  </b><font size="1">(Exact Name of Registrant as
  Specified in Its Charter)</font><br>
  <br>
  <br>
  <b>Delaware<br>
  </b><font size="1">(State or
  Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)</font><br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>0-17321<br>
  </b><font size="1">(Commission
  File Number)</font><br>
  <br>
  <b>722 Burleson
  Street<br>
  Corpus Christi, Texas<br>
  </b><font size="1">(Address of
  Principal Executive Offices)</font><br>
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  </b><font size="1">(IRS Employer
  Identification No.)</font><br>
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  78402<br>
  </b><font size="1">(Zip Code)</font><br>
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  <b>N/A<br>
  </b><font size="1">(Former Name
  or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)</font><br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size="2">ITEM
2.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION</u></font></b><font size="2">.</font></p>



<p style='text-align:justify'><font size="2">On May 12, 2009,
TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the &quot;Company&quot;) announced its financial
results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.&nbsp; The Company reported a net
loss available to common shareholders of ($284,000), or ($0.03) per diluted
share, on net sales of $5,703,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.&nbsp; This
compares with a net loss available to common shareholders of ($604,000), or
($0.08) per diluted share, on net sales of $6,746,000 for the quarter ended
March 31, 2008. </font> </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'><font size="2">Net sales
decreased 15.5 percent during the first quarter of 2009 primarily due to
weakness in paint and plastics end markets and continued reduction of
customer's inventory levels.&nbsp; First quarter HITOX sales decreased 49 percent,
keeping pace with the decline experienced during the fourth quarter of 2008.&nbsp;
Partially offsetting the decline in HITOX sales, specialty alumina sales
increased 59% during the first quarter.&nbsp; The Company's first quarter's
specialty alumina sales benefited from increased sales to customers in North
America.&nbsp; Other product sales declined 17 percent during the first quarter.</font></p>

<p style='text-align:justify'><font size="2">As previously
announced, during the first quarter of 2009, TOR Minerals implemented a 20 percent
reduction in employee and management salaries, reduced staffing levels and
discretionary spending.&nbsp; Combined with recent operational efficiency
improvements and lower freight and energy costs, the Company reduced the net
loss available to shareholders.&nbsp; </font> </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'><font size="2">Commenting on the
results, Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer said, &quot;Weakness in the
worldwide economy and paint and plastics markets continued to affect our top
line and plant utilization during the first quarter.&nbsp; We have taken difficult,
but necessary, measures to lower our operating costs to levels that are in line
with current revenue run rates and we expect the full effect of these measures
to be realized in the coming quarters.&quot;&nbsp; </font> </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'><font size="2">&quot;Due to the level
of uncertainty in the paint and plastics markets, we are preparing our
operations to weather an extended period of weak demand in our end markets.&nbsp; To
offset the anticipated weakness in our existing product lines, we continue to
make progress introducing new, innovative products that allow our customers to
lower their overall bill of materials, and/or production costs while
maintaining or exceeding quality standards.&nbsp; A good example of this is the
success with our North American alumina business during the first quarter.&nbsp; We
have introduced several new alumina products to the North American market that
have received fast customer acceptance and expect specialty alumina order rates
to remain robust throughout 2009.&quot; Dr. Karasch continued.</font></p>

<p style='text-align:justify'><font size="2">A webcast
discussing first quarter 2009 results can be accessed for a period of 30 days
via the News section of the TOR Minerals' website at <u>www.torminerals.com</u>.</font></p>



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copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size="2">ITEM 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</font> <u><font size="2">FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
EXHIBITS</font></u></b></p>



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  <p class=MsoNormal><font size="2">Pursuant to the
  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
  this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
  authorized.<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size="2">TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.<br>
  <b>_____________________<br>
  </b>(Registrant)<br>
&nbsp;</font></p>
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	Date:&nbsp; May 12, 2009</font></p>
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	<font size="2"><br>
	/s/ BARBARA RUSSELL</font></u></b></p>
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  Acting Chief Financial Officer</font></p>
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EXHIBIT INDEX<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><font size="2">Press
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Form 8K, First Quarter 2009 Earnings Results
UNITED STATES
  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8‑K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 12, 2009
TOR Minerals International,
  Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as
  Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or
  Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-17321
(Commission
  File Number)
722 Burleson
  Street
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Address of
  Principal Executive Offices)
74-2081929
(IRS Employer
  Identification No.)
78402
(Zip Code)
(361) 883-5591
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name
  or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing
  is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
  under any of the following provisions (
see
General Instruction A.2.
  below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the
  Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the
  Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
  14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
  13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
1
ITEM
2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
.
On May 12, 2009,
TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial
results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.  The Company reported a net
loss available to common shareholders of ($284,000), or ($0.03) per diluted
share, on net sales of $5,703,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.  This
compares with a net loss available to common shareholders of ($604,000), or
($0.08) per diluted share, on net sales of $6,746,000 for the quarter ended
March 31, 2008.
Net sales
decreased 15.5 percent during the first quarter of 2009 primarily due to
weakness in paint and plastics end markets and continued reduction of
customer's inventory levels.  First quarter HITOX sales decreased 49 percent,
keeping pace with the decline experienced during the fourth quarter of 2008. 
Partially offsetting the decline in HITOX sales, specialty alumina sales
increased 59% during the first quarter.  The Company's first quarter's
specialty alumina sales benefited from increased sales to customers in North
America.  Other product sales declined 17 percent during the first quarter.
As previously
announced, during the first quarter of 2009, TOR Minerals implemented a 20 percent
reduction in employee and management salaries, reduced staffing levels and
discretionary spending.  Combined with recent operational efficiency
improvements and lower freight and energy costs, the Company reduced the net
loss available to shareholders.
Commenting on the
results, Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer said, "Weakness in the
worldwide economy and paint and plastics markets continued to affect our top
line and plant utilization during the first quarter.  We have taken difficult,
but necessary, measures to lower our operating costs to levels that are in line
with current revenue run rates and we expect the full effect of these measures
to be realized in the coming quarters."
"Due to the level
of uncertainty in the paint and plastics markets, we are preparing our
operations to weather an extended period of weak demand in our end markets.  To
offset the anticipated weakness in our existing product lines, we continue to
make progress introducing new, innovative products that allow our customers to
lower their overall bill of materials, and/or production costs while
maintaining or exceeding quality standards.  A good example of this is the
success with our North American alumina business during the first quarter.  We
have introduced several new alumina products to the North American market that
have received fast customer acceptance and expect specialty alumina order rates
to remain robust throughout 2009." Dr. Karasch continued.
A webcast
discussing first quarter 2009 results can be accessed for a period of 30 days
via the News section of the TOR Minerals' website at
www.torminerals.com
.
A
copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.
2
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
EXHIBITS
(a)
Financial
  Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b)
Pro
  Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c)
Shell company transaction
Not applicable
(d)
Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item
  601 of Regulation S-B:
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press
  Release, dated May 12, 2009, announcing the Company's first quarter 2009
  earnings results
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
  this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
  authorized.
TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
_____________________
(Registrant)
Date:  May 12, 2009
/s/ BARBARA RUSSELL
Barbara Russell
Acting Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press
  Release, dated May 12, 2009, announcing the Company's first quarter 2009
  earnings results
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