Albany International to shut Mansfield plant

Albany International Corp., of Albany, N.Y., today said it plans to shut down its Mansfield, Mass., plant and move its operations to other plants in Europe and North America.

The closing will affect about 80 employees and is expected to be completed by year’s end, the company said.

Albany International, which provides products and services to numerous industries, said the move is part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations. Affected employees will be offered the chance to relocate, or severance and outplacement assistance.
(AP)