Albany Engineered Composites to Showcase Advanced Composite Technologies at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026

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hypersonics technical

Hypersonics are technologies that enable aircraft or missiles to travel at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound, requiring special materials, cooling and guidance systems to withstand extreme heat and stress. Investors watch hypersonics because they drive defense budgets, create specialized supplier markets, and can prompt export controls or rapid procurement shifts — think of it like backing companies that build the engine and heat‑proof body of an ultra‑fast vehicle.

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A manufacturing method that wraps continuous reinforcing fibers soaked in resin tightly and precisely around a shaped form to make strong, lightweight hollow parts like pipes, tanks, and structural tubes. Think of it as winding yarn with glue around a rolling mold to build a hard shell; investors care because the process can lower weight and material costs, enable high-performance products, and affect production speed, capital requirements and profit margins.

out-of-autoclave technical

Out-of-autoclave describes manufacturing methods for curing composite materials without using a large pressure vessel called an autoclave. It lets parts harden using lower-pressure ovens, vacuum bags, or chemical techniques, which can cut capital costs and make production faster and easier to scale. Investors watch this because it can reduce manufacturing expense, shorten delivery times, and open capacity for higher-volume markets, affecting margins and competitiveness.

autoclave technical

A sterilizing chamber that uses high-pressure steam to kill bacteria, viruses and spores on medical instruments, lab glassware and certain manufactured goods—think of it like an industrial pressure cooker that makes tools safe to use. Investors care because autoclaves are critical for regulatory compliance, product safety and facility operations in healthcare, biotech and manufacturing; their presence, capacity and maintenance can affect costs, production timelines and liability risk.

design for manufacturing (dfm) technical

Design for manufacturing (DFM) is the practice of designing a product so it can be produced efficiently, cheaply, and reliably at scale, by simplifying parts, choosing common materials and methods, and minimizing steps that cause errors. For investors, strong DFM reduces production costs, speeds time to market and lowers the chance of costly recalls or delays—like designing furniture that assembles with a single wrench rather than dozens of awkward parts—improving margins and predictability.

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OEMs, or Original Equipment Manufacturers, are companies that produce the main components or products that other companies use to build finished goods. For investors, OEMs are important because their performance can influence the supply chain, manufacturing costs, and overall market trends in industries like technology, automotive, and electronics. Their success often reflects broader economic health and consumer demand.

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ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a segment of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), today announced it will exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 from July 20–24, 2026, in Hall 3, Booth 3330.

At the world’s premier annual aerospace industry event, AEC will highlight its state-of-the-art composite solutions and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities supporting current and next-generation commercial aerospace, defense, missile, space and advanced air mobility platforms. The company’s exhibit will showcase AEC technology applications encompassing advanced aerostructures and engine components, next-generation rotor blades, missiles, hypersonics and space applications.

“Albany Engineered Composites continues to develop industry-leading, lightweight, high-performance composite solutions that are advancing the next-generation of flight,” said Jared Armstrong, vice president of customers and marketing at AEC “The Farnborough International Airshow provides an important opportunity to showcase our portfolio of composite solutions and engage with customers, partners and industry leaders on how we can together help shape the future of composites in aerospace and defense.”

AEC maintains long-standing partnerships with leading OEMs and Tier 1 customers, solving complex engineering and manufacturing challenges through innovative composite technologies and scalable production capabilities including:

• Industry-leading 3D-Woven Composite technology
• Innovative Filament Winding and Over-Braiding capabilities
• Advanced, industrialized Out-of-Autoclave and Autoclave capabilities
• Integrated Design for Manufacturing (DFM) solutions
• High-Temperature Composite manufacturing capabilities
• State-of-the-art Metal Replacement solutions

Attendees are invited to visit Albany Engineered Composites in Hall 3, Booth 3330 to learn more about the company’s technologies, manufacturing expertise and collaborative approach to innovation.

For more information, visit Albany Engineered Composites, on Facebook or on LinkedIn.

About Albany Engineered Composites

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a segment 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.

About Albany International Corp.

Albany is a leading materials science developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities, with two core businesses:

• Machine Clothing is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed consumable belts, essential for the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue, and towel, as well as 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.

Albany International is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, operates 25 facilities in 12 countries, employs approximately 5,700 people worldwide and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol AIN). Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at www.albint.com.

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Media:
Bryan Warren
Senior Marketing & Communications Manager
817-682-6786
bryan.warren@albaec.us

Investor Relations:
Karen Blomquist
Director, Investor Relations
603-330-2461
karen.blomquist@albint.com

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