Exhibit 99.2

                     ALBANY INTERNATIONAL RETAINS KORN/FERRY
                          INTERNATIONAL FOR CEO SEARCH

Albany, New York, November 12, 2004 - Albany International (NYSE/PCX/FWB:AIN)
announced today that Frank R. Schmeler has informed the Board of Directors of
his intention to retire as the Company's Chief Executive Officer at the end of
2005. It is anticipated that Mr. Schmeler will continue to serve as
non-executive Chairman of the Board after that time. The Board of Directors has
retained Korn/Ferry International to assist in identifying internal and external
candidates to succeed Mr. Schmeler.

Albany International is the world's largest producer of custom-designed
engineered fabrics and sophisticated structured materials and services for the
worldwide pulp and paper industry, as well as other process industries, 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 6,000 people worldwide. Additional information about the
Company and its businesses and products is available at www.albint.com.