Lydall, Inc. announced plans to form Lydall Thermal/Acoustical Solutions through the combination of its existing Thermal/Acoustical Metals and Thermal/Acoustical Fibers businesses. As demands for the engineered management of noise, heat, vibration and harshness increase across automotive and industrial platforms globally, it is critical that Lydall continues to best position its comprehensive product offering to solve customer problems in these attractive markets. Further aligning the complementary businesses will allow the company to better serve customers, leverage operating disciplines, and drive efficiencies across the global operations.

Scott M. Deakin, Lydall's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will transition out of his current role and serve as President of Lydall Thermal/Acoustical Solutions going forward. Lydall has launched an external search for Scott's replacement; in the interim, he will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until his successor is named.