Albany International

Albany, New York, USA, 12 July 2006 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN; PCX, FWB) will host a live audio webcast on 21 July 2006, to discuss 2006 second-quarter financial results, which will be announced on 20 July 2006, after the market close.

WHAT: Albany International Second-Quarter 2006 Investor Webcast

WHEN: 21 July 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time

WHERE: http://www.albint.com/

HOSTS: Joseph G. Morone, president and chief executive officer
Michael C. Nahl, executive vice president and chief financial officer

HOW: Log on to the Web at the site above, and follow the link to the
webcast. Minimum requirements to listen: RealPlayer or Media
Player software (available free at the site).

REPLAY: Yes, at www.albint.com.

About Albany International Corp.

Albany International is the world's largest producer of custom-designed paper machine fabrics and process belts that are essential to the manufacture of paper and paperboard. In its family of emerging businesses, Albany applies the technologies of paper machine clothing to the development of unique materials and structures for a variety of other industries. Founded in 1895, the company is headquartered in Albany, New York, and employs approximately 5900 people worldwide. Additional information about the company and its businesses and products is available at www.albint.com.

Source: Albany International Corp.