ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albany International Corp. (NYSE/PCX/FWB: AIN) announced that Thomas R. Beecher, Jr. had stepped down as Lead Director at the Board's meeting today in view of the fact that Frank R. Schmeler, Chairman of the Board, was no longer a corporate officer or employee. The Board accordingly eliminated the Lead Director position. Dr. Joseph G. Morone, President of the Company, succeeded Mr. Schmeler as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on January 1, and Mr. Schmeler retired from Company employment on February 1.
Albany International is the world's largest producer of paper machine clothing and high-performance doors with manufacturing plants strategically located to serve its customers throughout the world. Founded in 1895, the Company is headquartered in Albany, New York, and employs approximately 5,900 people worldwide. Additional information about the Company and its businesses and products is available at http://www.albint.com/.
