Feb 10, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Albany International Corp. reported 4Q net income of $5.53 million or $0.18 per share, compared to a loss of $81.61 million or $2.73 per share in the prior year quarter, RTT reported. Quarterly operating income was $16.5 million, compared to a loss of $92.7 million a year earlier. Net sales for the quarter were $231.4 million, down 7.2% from $249.19 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the effect of changes in currency translation rates, net sales in the 4Q decreased 12.5% from last year. President and CEO Joe Morone said, “In 4Q 2009, sales grew 6% compared to 3Q, the first significant sequential quarter growth since 2Q 2008. The growth was led by Asia and South America PMC, which grew 23 and 25% respectively, and by Albany Door Systems (ADS), which grew 20%. 4Q Adjusted EBITDA grew to $41 million, compared to $34 million in 3Q.” Albany International supplies the worldwide pulp and paper industry. The company produces custom-designed engineered fabrics called paper machine clothing (PMC).