Exhibit 99.1

                ALBANY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE

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      Albany, New York, August 27, 2007 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN)
today announced that the Company has been informed by John C. Standish of his
intention to resign his position as Senior Vice President-Manufacturing,
Americas Business Corridor, effective January 31, 2008, in order to focus on his
duties as an Albany International Director and his new role as Chairman of the
J.S. Standish Company. The J.S. Standish Company is a corporation which controls
approximately 3.03% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock of Albany
International. J. Spencer Standish, Chairman Emeritus of Albany International,
holds the power to elect all of the directors of the J.S. Standish Company. In
addition to John Standish, current Albany International directors Christine L.
Standish and Thomas R. Beecher, Jr. are also directors of the J.S. Standish
Company.

      Mr. Standish is announcing his intent well in advance of his departure
date in order to ensure a seamless transition.

      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 businesses, Albany applies its core
competencies in advanced textiles and materials to other industries. Founded in
1895, the Company is headquartered in Albany, New York, with plants
strategically located to serve its global customers. Additional information
about the Company and its businesses and products is available at
www.albint.com.