Albany International Selected as an Official Partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany International has been named as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026, the annual initiative highlighting the essential role that engineers and engineering plays around the world.

As an expert in materials science, Albany International is driving a revolution in sustainable and innovative fabrics.

“We are pleased to be an official partner for World Engineering Day 2026. Our focus on engineering and innovation has driven higher performance and more sustainable solutions for our customers for over 130 years, and we are proud to be a part of this important celebration of engineering achievements,” says Gunnar Kleveland, President and CEO of Albany International.

World Engineering Day celebrations launched in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4 March 2026, marking the start of a year-long campaign of events, films, features and news. The focus of this year’s theme is “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalization.”

An official International Day, as proclaimed by UNESCO, WED is operated by the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), the global body that spans members from more than 100 countries and represents over 30 million engineers worldwide.

WED 2026 provides governments, UN-associated organisations, policymakers, educators and leaders in the public and private sectors with the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of engineering. All campaign content was produced by SJH Studios – the official media partner and broadcaster for WED – and hosted on the official WED website at www.worldengineeringday.net.

Seng-Chuan Tan, President of the WFEO, says: “World Engineering Day brings together engineers, governments, academia, industries and individuals to exchange ideas, drive innovation and take meaningful action. Collaboration is essential – we must work together to transform innovative ideas into real-world impact. When we bring together different voices, perspectives and expertise, we create stronger, more sustainable solutions.”

Stephen Van Der Merwe, SJH Group Director, Licensing, Legal and Contracts, says: “Albany International is a leader in materials science, and we’re thrilled to have them on board as an official partner for this year’s World Engineering Day campaign.”

To view Albany International’s WED content, go to Albany International | WED 2026

Notes to editors:
The WED 2026 launch, campaign and related content went live on 4 March 2026 at www.worldengineeringday.net.

For further information about WED 2026, please contact [e-mail].

About Albany International Corp.

Albany International 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.