Albany Engineered Composites President Chris Stone to Join Executive Panel on Industrializing Next-Generation Aerospace Composites

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a world leader in advanced composite solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, today announces president Chris Stone will join an executive panel at Aerolambda’s “The Aerospace Event” on Monday, March 2, at 3 p.m. PT.

The panel, “C-Suite Views from Leading Aerospace Composites Companies,” examines demand trends, supply chain dynamics and technology developments shaping the aerospace composites industry.

“As aerospace platforms evolve and production rates accelerate, advanced composites are essential to achieving performance, weight and affordability targets at scale,” said Stone. “At AEC, we focus on industrializing high-performance composite solutions — from metallic replacement opportunities to extreme-environment applications — to ensure we are ready for the next generation of aerospace and defense programs as a strategic supply chain partner to our customers.”

The discussion explores demand for composite structures across commercial aerospace, defense and space systems, including the growing need for lightweight materials outperforming legacy metals while enabling higher-rate production. Panelists also examine how evolving supplier roles, increased OEM insourcing and the push for resilient domestic supply chains reshape composite manufacturing strategies.

About Albany Engineered Composites
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a subsidiary of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), designs and manufactures advanced engineered composite components for engine and airframe applications in commercial and military aircraft, missiles and unmanned vehicles. AEC’s specialty composite solutions enable current and next-generation aircraft to perform better while being more fuel efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly.

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