UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 27, 2009
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10026 14-0462060
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1373 Broadway, Albany, New York 12204
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (518) 445-2200
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.05 COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES.
Albany International Corp. (the "Company") issued a news release on July 27,
2009 announcing plans to discontinue operations at its forming fabric
manufacturing facility in Portland, Tennessee.
The Company is presently unable to reasonably estimate the costs that it would
expect to incur in connection with these intended actions. The Company will
disclose the amount, type and timing of any such costs promptly after they are
determined.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 News Release dated July 27, 2009.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
By: /s/ Michael C. Nahl
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Name: Michael C. Nahl
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: July 28, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News Release dated July 27, 2009