Albany International Corp. is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed paper machine fabrics and process belts that are essential to the manufacture of paper and paperboard. In its family of businesses, Albany applies its core competencies in advanced textiles and materials to other industries. Founded in 1895, the Company is headquartered in Albany, New York, with more than 6,000 employees worldwide and plants strategically located to serve its global customers. Additional information about the Company and its businesses and products is available at www.albint.com