Collins & Aikman Special Shareholder Meeting Set for March 6, 2001

    TROY, Mich.--Feb. 8, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today reported that a Special Meeting of Common Stock Shareholders will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2001 to approve the issuance of shares to Heartland Industrial Partners, L.P. and certain amendments to the Company's certificate of incorporation. A proxy will be mailed to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 8, 2001.
    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.