Albany International Corp Overview
Pro stress-test →Albany International is a global company built on proprietary industrial weaving technology and material science, operating two complementary businesses: Machine Clothing and Engineered Composites, that apply advanced materials, process engineering, and deep customer collaboration to mission-critical industrial and aerospace applications worldwide. The company operates 25 facilities in 12 countries, employs approximately 5,700 people worldwide.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Machine Clothing is the world's leading producer of custom-designed, consumable belts essential for the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel, pulp, non-wovens and a variety of other industrial applications. Albany Engineered Composites is a growing designer and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components for demanding aerospace applications, supporting both commercial and military platforms. The company is transitioning toward higher-margin aerospace growth while managing its legacy paper machine clothing business, with recent focus on streamlining operations and addressing underperforming areas.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Albany International competes in industrial fabrics and engineered composites. In Machine Clothing, it faces competition from other specialized fabric manufacturers serving pulp and paper industries. In aerospace composites, it competes with larger defense contractors and specialized composites suppliers serving commercial aviation and military platforms. The company differentiates through proprietary weaving technology and deep customer relationships.
Industry Context
Albany International Corp operates in Industrial engineered fabrics and composites.
Key facts
Founded: 1895 · Headquarters: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US · Employees: 5,700 · Revenue: $1.24B (full year 2025) · Market cap: N/A