Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Albany International and Albany Engineered Composites leadership to tour their facility and hold a town hall with their employees. Pappas secured funding for defense initiatives in the FY 22 omnibus package.
"I appreciated the chance to tour Albany Engineered Composites, see the advanced manufacturing being done right here in our district, and host a town hall meeting Albany employees to hear directly from them," said Congressman Chris Pappas. "The team here is doing cutting-edge work that isvital for our local economy and national security. I remain committed to supporting domestic manufacturing and the production of more American goods right here in the Granite State."
During the all-hands town hall meeting, Pappas answered questions about national security and the war in Ukraine, the need to expand high-speed broadband, our economy, how the bipartisan infrastructure law is helping New Hampshire communities, and more.
"It was a pleasure having Congressman Pappas to our Rochester campus and we appreciate the opportunity to showcase the advanced composite design and manufacturing capabilities of Albany Engineered Composites. We are grateful for his support and look forward to continued collaboration with the Congressman as we work to significantly grow our business in both defense and commercial aviation," said Greg Harwell, Albany Engineered Composites Group President.
Albany International, headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities, with two core businesses. Albany Engineered Composites, also headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, is a growing designer and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components for demanding aerospace applications, supporting both commercial and military platforms. Machine Clothing is the world's leading producer of custom-designed, consumable fabrics and process belts essential for the manufacture of all grades of paper products. Additional information about Albany International and its products and services can be found atwww.albint.com.
Pappas recently announced that he was named to the bipartisan conference committee that will work to negotiate a final piece of legislation based on the House-passed America COMPETES Act and the Senate's United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) to make transformational new investments in research, innovation, and American manufacturing.
Pappas also secured funding in the omnibus government funding package for defense program funding for Near Net Shape Materials for Hypersonic Applications.
Pappas supported the America COMPETES Act and fought to pass the legislation in February which included several provisions introduced and co-led by Pappas to strengthen ‘Made in America' provisions and support small manufacturers and rural businesses.
Issues: Economy
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