ALBANY, N.Y., March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN; PCX, FWB) announced that it was named the exclusive supplier of specialty fabrics for Metso Paper's STT(R) Technology for the manufacture of tissue. This unique tissue manufacturing method delivers a final tissue product that gives similar performance to the best performing tissue and towel on the market. Working together, Metso and Albany International developed a specific fabric design and specification to maximize sheet quality for the STT Technology. Albany International will also work in conjunction with Metso to provide support for machine start-ups and ongoing technical service at the customer's site. The successful development of the STT Tissue Technology has been the result of close cooperation between Albany International and Metso over several years. This approach means that customers installing STT Technology will benefit from the joint expertise of both companies. The key customer benefits from Albany International for the Metso STT Technology include: over 40 years of extensive TAD fabric knowledge and both start-up and ongoing support that allows the customer the ability to customize sheet appearance and other sheet quality attributes. All products from Albany International comply with ISO 9001 Quality Standards. Albany International is the world's largest producer of paper machine clothing with manufacturing plants strategically located to serve its customers throughout the world. Founded in 1895, the Company is headquartered in Albany, New York, and employs approximately 5,900 people worldwide. Additional information about the Company and its businesses and products is available at http://www.albint.com/. DATASOURCE: Albany International Corp. CONTACT: Kenneth C. Pulver, Vice President-Global Marketing & Communications, +1-518-445-2214, Albany International Corp. Web site: http://www.albint.com/

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