Reminder Notice: Media Advisory - Collins & Aikman to Announce Fourth Quarter and Calendar...

Business Editors, Automotive Writers

--(AutomotiveWire)--Feb. 20, 2001

WHAT: Collins & Aikman fourth quarter and calendar year earnings

conference call and webcast.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 10 a.m. ET

Those interested in hearing

the earnings announcement should call (973) 628-9554, verbal password CA121, or access the web cast via the Company's web site at www.collinsaikman.com. If you are unable to attend the live call on February 21, you may access the Company's website for the archived webcast or dial into the digital replay at the following number: (402) 220-0952. This replay will be running for approximately one week following the call.

Collins & Aikman, with annual sales approaching $2 billion, is the global leader in automotive floor and acoustic systems and is a leading supplier of automotive fabric, interior trim and convertible top systems. The Company's operations span the globe through 63 facilities, 13 countries and over 15,000 employees who are committed to achieving total excellence. Collins & Aikman's high-quality products combine industry-leading design and styling capabilities, superior manufacturing capabilities and the industry's most effective NVH "quiet" technologies. Information about Collins & Aikman is available on the Internet at www.collinsaikman.com.