PORTSMOUTH, N.H.—Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) received a long-term contract from Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to produce composite structural engine components for the commercial aviation Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine, according to a release from AEC.
Albany Engineered Composites, a segment of Albany International Corp., is a growing designer and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components for demanding aerospace applications. The company supports commercial and military platforms.
“We are honored to be selected by Pratt & Whitney for this critical composite engine content,” said Chris Stone, president of AEC, in the release. “This award reflects AEC’s ability to deliver high-volume, high-precision composite structures with consistency and excellence. It marks a major milestone in our relationship and underscores the strength of our operational performance, our technology, and our people.”
The award marks AEC’s first volume production program with Pratt & Whitney and expands the company’s portfolio of complex composite engine structures for the aerospace industry. The contract will be in effect through 2036, the release stated.
“Our strategy is simple: perform for Pratt & Whitney and grow,” said Jeff Daniel, vice president of the commercial segment at AEC, in the release.
Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced engineered composite components for engine and airframe applications in commercial and military aircraft, missiles, and unmanned vehicles.
“AEC’s specialty composite solutions enable current and next-generation aircraft to perform better while being more fuel efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly,” the company said in the release.
Albany International describes itself as “a materials science developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities.”
The company’s two core businesses are Machine Clothing and Albany Engineered Composites. Machine Clothing produces custom-designed consumable belts that are essential for the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue, and towel, as well as pulp, non-wovens, and a variety of other industrial applications.