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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
Washington, DC 20549<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>CURRENT REPORT Pursuant<br>
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the<br>
Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></p>





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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>TOR Minerals International, Inc.<br>
</b>(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in Its Charter)</p>



<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Delaware<br>
</b>(State or Other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)</p>



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  </b>(Commission
  File Number)<br>
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  </b>(IRS Employer Identification No.)<br>
  <br>
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  Corpus Christi, Texas<br>
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  Principal Executive Offices)</p>
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  78402<br>
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</b>(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)</p>



<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>N/A<br>
</b>(Former Name or
Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)</p>



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if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing
obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (<i>see </i>General
Instruction A.2. below):</p>



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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b>ITEM
2.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION</u>.</b></p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>TOR Minerals International (Nasdaq: TORM), producer of
synthetic TIO2 color pigments, specialty aluminas, and other high performance
mineral fillers today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter
and year ended December 31, 2007. &nbsp;The company reported net income available to
common shareholders of $11,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, on net sales of
$27,961,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. This compares with net income
available to common shareholders of $33,000, or $0.00 per share, on net sales
of $26,079,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006.</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>Sales of specialty alumina products increased by 35
percent in 2007, reflecting the successful introduction of new, high
value-added alumina products and gaining several new customers.&nbsp; Hitox sales
declined 2 percent and other revenue was flat year-over-year, resulting in a 7
percent increase in net sales for 2007.</p>



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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>Net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31,
2007, was $5,969,000 compared to $5,355,000 for the fourth quarter ended
December 31, 2006. The net loss available to common shareholders was $230,000,
or ($0.03) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to a net
loss of $275,000, or ($0.04) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2006.</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>The 11 percent increase in fourth quarter net sales
was primarily due to a 27 percent growth in specialty alumina sales. &nbsp;At 6
percent growth, Hitox sales returned to positive growth for the quarter. &nbsp;All
other product sales grew 7 percent.</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>The company said that it experienced significant raw
material, energy and freight cost pressure during 2007, but was able to offset
these costs by making improvements to revenue mix, processing technologies and
tightly controlling operating expenses.</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&quot;2007 was a year of significant innovation in product
development.&nbsp; With the successful introduction of new high value-added
specialty alumina products, we restored growth and profitability to that business.&nbsp;
Our newly developed colored pigments are currently in testing with two dozen
customers, and are expected to lay the foundation for resumed growth and
profitability for our TiO2 pigment business in 2008,&quot; said Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer of TOR Minerals.&nbsp; &quot;Looking forward, we plan to continue to
introduce innovative high value-added products and look for ways to further
leverage marketing and manufacturing opportunities in our global operations.&quot;</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>The company announced operational changes that will
reduce synthetic rutile stocking levels by 50 percent while continuing to
support future growth and customer service levels.&nbsp; As a result of these
changes, the company will temporarily idle synthetic rutile production, which
is expected to have a negative affect on fixed cost absorption and result in a
loss in the first quarter of 2008. &nbsp;&quot;While idling synthetic rutile production
will temporarily sacrifice profitability in the first quarter, the operational
changes lower inventory stocking requirements, improve cash flow, and improve
returns going forward,&quot; said Steve Parker, Chief Financial Officer of TOR
Minerals.</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>During 2008, the company expects specialty alumina
sales to continue to post double digit sales increases and the new TiO2 colored
pigment products to contribute significantly to growth in the second half of
2008.&nbsp; During 2008, the company expects profitability to ramp in each quarter
of the year as new products are introduced and processes are improved.</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>TOR Minerals will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m.
Central Time on February 20, 2008 to further discuss fourth quarter results. The
call will be simultaneously webcast, and can be accessed via the News section
on the company's website at www.torminerals.com.&nbsp; Interested parties may also
access the conference call via telephone by dialing 877-407-9210.</p>



<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, TOR Minerals is an
international manufacturer of specialty mineral products for high performance
applications with plants and regional offices located in the United States, The
Netherlands and Malaysia. </p>



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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'>This statement provides forward-looking information as
that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
and, therefore, is subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There can be no
assurance that the actual results, business conditions, business developments,
losses and contingencies and local and foreign factors will not differ
materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements as a result
of various factors, including market conditions, general economic conditions,
including the present slow down in U.S. construction and the risks of a general
business slow down or recession, the increasing cost of energy, raw materials
and labor, competition, the receptivity of the markets for our anticipated new
products, advances in technology, changes in foreign currency rates, freight
price increase, commodity price increases, delays in delivery of required
equipment and other factors. </p>



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copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.</p>



<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b>ITEM 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS</u></b></p>



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  601 of Regulation S-B:</p>

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  the financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>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.</p>



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  <b>_____________________<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal>Date: &nbsp;February 21, 2008</p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u>/s/ STEVEN PARKER</u></b></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Steven Parker<br>
  Treasurer and CFO</p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Press
  Release, dated February 20, 2008, announcing the financial results for the
  quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.</p>
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FORM 8-K, 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Release
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):
February
  20, 2008
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)
74-2081929
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
722 Burleson Street
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Address of
  Principal Executive Offices)
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))
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ITEM
2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
.
TOR Minerals International (Nasdaq: TORM), producer of
synthetic TIO2 color pigments, specialty aluminas, and other high performance
mineral fillers today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter
and year ended December 31, 2007.  The company reported net income available to
common shareholders of $11,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, on net sales of
$27,961,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. This compares with net income
available to common shareholders of $33,000, or $0.00 per share, on net sales
of $26,079,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Sales of specialty alumina products increased by 35
percent in 2007, reflecting the successful introduction of new, high
value-added alumina products and gaining several new customers.  Hitox sales
declined 2 percent and other revenue was flat year-over-year, resulting in a 7
percent increase in net sales for 2007.
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31,
2007, was $5,969,000 compared to $5,355,000 for the fourth quarter ended
December 31, 2006. The net loss available to common shareholders was $230,000,
or ($0.03) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to a net
loss of $275,000, or ($0.04) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2006.
The 11 percent increase in fourth quarter net sales
was primarily due to a 27 percent growth in specialty alumina sales.  At 6
percent growth, Hitox sales returned to positive growth for the quarter.  All
other product sales grew 7 percent.
The company said that it experienced significant raw
material, energy and freight cost pressure during 2007, but was able to offset
these costs by making improvements to revenue mix, processing technologies and
tightly controlling operating expenses.
"2007 was a year of significant innovation in product
development.  With the successful introduction of new high value-added
specialty alumina products, we restored growth and profitability to that business. 
Our newly developed colored pigments are currently in testing with two dozen
customers, and are expected to lay the foundation for resumed growth and
profitability for our TiO2 pigment business in 2008," said Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer of TOR Minerals.  "Looking forward, we plan to continue to
introduce innovative high value-added products and look for ways to further
leverage marketing and manufacturing opportunities in our global operations."
The company announced operational changes that will
reduce synthetic rutile stocking levels by 50 percent while continuing to
support future growth and customer service levels.  As a result of these
changes, the company will temporarily idle synthetic rutile production, which
is expected to have a negative affect on fixed cost absorption and result in a
loss in the first quarter of 2008.  "While idling synthetic rutile production
will temporarily sacrifice profitability in the first quarter, the operational
changes lower inventory stocking requirements, improve cash flow, and improve
returns going forward," said Steve Parker, Chief Financial Officer of TOR
Minerals.
During 2008, the company expects specialty alumina
sales to continue to post double digit sales increases and the new TiO2 colored
pigment products to contribute significantly to growth in the second half of
2008.  During 2008, the company expects profitability to ramp in each quarter
of the year as new products are introduced and processes are improved.
TOR Minerals will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m.
Central Time on February 20, 2008 to further discuss fourth quarter results. The
call will be simultaneously webcast, and can be accessed via the News section
on the company's website at www.torminerals.com.  Interested parties may also
access the conference call via telephone by dialing 877-407-9210.
Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, TOR Minerals is an
international manufacturer of specialty mineral products for high performance
applications with plants and regional offices located in the United States, The
Netherlands and Malaysia.
2
This statement provides forward-looking information as
that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
and, therefore, is subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There can be no
assurance that the actual results, business conditions, business developments,
losses and contingencies and local and foreign factors will not differ
materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements as a result
of various factors, including market conditions, general economic conditions,
including the present slow down in U.S. construction and the risks of a general
business slow down or recession, the increasing cost of energy, raw materials
and labor, competition, the receptivity of the markets for our anticipated new
products, advances in technology, changes in foreign currency rates, freight
price increase, commodity price increases, delays in delivery of required
equipment and other factors.
A
copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.
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 February 20, 2008, announcing
  the financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.
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:  February 21, 2008
/s/ STEVEN PARKER
Steven Parker
Treasurer and CFO
EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
  No.
Description
99.1
Press
  Release, dated February 20, 2008, announcing the financial results for the
  quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.
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