Albany International expands hypersonic manufacturing capabilities in New Hampshire
AIN•AIN•AIN•AIN•Albany International is expanding hypersonic, solid rocket motor and space manufacturing capabilities in Rochester, New Hampshire, with more than $36 million invested since 2021. A $21.2 million, 30-month U.S. government contract will advance carbon-carbon thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles and rocket motors.
Albany International is expanding manufacturing capabilities at its approximately 70,000-square-foot facility in Rochester, New Hampshire. Investment in facilities, equipment and research has exceeded $36 million since subsidiary AEC Advanced Programs was established in 2021; planned capabilities include densification, machining and inspection.
A $21.2 million, 30-month U.S. government contract awarded in September will advance carbon-carbon thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles and rocket motors. The funding also supports a partnership with Lockheed Martin targeting scalable production of next-generation U.S. hypersonic systems.
