Albany International Achieves U.S. Department of War CMMC Level 2 Certification for its Albany Engineered Composites Business Segment

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), today announced it has achieved the U.S. Department of War (DoW) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification through an accredited CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) in support of its Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) business segment.

The stringent certification process ensures defense contractors can safeguard sensitive data from cyber threats, which is critical to national security. Of the estimated 80,000 DoW suppliers required to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification, AEC is among the first one percent to achieve certification. Early certification positions AEC as an approved, strategic supplier for critical next generation military fixed-wing, hypersonic, missile and rotorcraft programs.

“This certification reflects our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our DoW customers’ sensitive information,” said Brian Tullis, chief information officer at Albany International. “Achieving CMMC Level 2 ensures we remain a trusted partner to the U.S. Department of War and strengthens our position in the national security supply chain.”

The certification verifies Albany International and AEC meet the enhanced cybersecurity requirements necessary to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across their operations. To conduct business with DoW, the CMMC Level 2 is a prerequisite for companies working on a wide range of defense programs and requires adherence to 110 security practices aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171.

Additional information about AEC, its products and services is available at Albany Engineered Composites.

About Albany International Corp.
Albany International is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, leveraging advanced materials processing and automation capabilities in two core businesses:

• Machine Clothing: The world’s leading producer of custom-designed, consumable belts essential for the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel, pulp, non-wovens and other industrial applications.
• Engineered Composites: A growing designer and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components for demanding aerospace applications, supporting both commercial and military platforms.

Albany International operates 30 facilities in 13 countries, employs approximately 5,600 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: AIN). For more information, visit Albany International.

About Albany Engineered Composites
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) 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.