Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Corp. is a global advanced materials company specializing in engineered textiles and composites. Its business is organized into two primary segments: Process Media and Engineered Composites. The Process Media segment designs, manufactures and services press, forming and drying fabrics used in the production of paper and packaging materials, helping paper manufacturers improve efficiency, quality and sustainability. The Engineered Composites segment produces lightweight composite structures and components for aerospace and industrial applications, serving commercial and military aircraft programs as well as industrial markets that require high-performance, durable materials.
In the Process Media segment, Albany’s products include forming fabrics, press felts and dryer fabrics engineered to withstand extreme moisture and temperature conditions. The Engineered Composites segment offers solutions such as cured composite structures, tooling and assemblies built from carbon fiber, glass fiber and other advanced fibers. These technologies help aircraft manufacturers reduce weight, lower fuel consumption and shorten assembly times, while in industrial settings they provide corrosion resistance and strength for demanding environments.
Headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, Albany International traces its heritage to the founding of the Albany Felt Company in Albany, New York, in 1895. Over more than a century, the company has evolved through innovation in fabric engineering and composite manufacturing, expanding its capabilities through strategic investments, technology partnerships and acquisitions. Today, Albany International holds a strong portfolio of patents and trade secrets in textile and composite processes.
With operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, Albany International supports customers in over 90 countries. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas S. Line, under whose guidance Albany continues to pursue sustainable growth by advancing its technologies and expanding into new markets within the paper, packaging, aerospace and industrial sectors.
