This award was established for the first time to showcase the best performing business partner in the machine clothing sector, which plays a critical role in the paper production process. “Our 14 mills rely on these tailor-made engineered fabrics to produce the high quality paper-based products that our customers expect,” explains Beatrix Praeceptor.

Mondi set up an internal panel of procurement and paper production experts to evaluate all current suppliers and the winner was announced at a Paper Machine Clothing event in Raubling, Germany.

Albany International is one of the world’s leading producers of custom-designed fabrics and known for its expertise in machine clothing. “Albany International believes the best way to work with customers is through partnership; shared goals, a focus on cost reduction determined by your goals and our development of unique PMC solutions. Our work with Mondi is a world class example of this,” says Peter Slater, Vice President Sales & Marketing Eurasia, Albany International.