Collins & Aikman Announces Latest Innovation for Automotive Customers, Suppliers and Investors -- www.collinsaikman.com
TROY, Mich.--(AutmotiveWire)--March 1, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced a major upgrade to its web site, www.collinsaikman.com. Commenting on the enhanced web site, Senior Vice President of Communications, Investor Relations & Business Planning, Jonathan Peisner noted, "Whether you're a customer looking for detailed product information, an investor looking for information about our company profile, a media professional wanting to learn more about our capabilities, a supplier interested in conducting business with us, or a potential employee, www.collinsaikman.com has it covered. As the global automotive marketplace continues to drive more online capabilities and `surfing the net' is an everyday occurrence, our web team recognized our different audiences' needs and redesigned our site accordingly."
Collins & Aikman's new web site has been organized into four, easily navigable sections: Corporate Profile, Investor Center, Products & Services, and Working@C&A. The redesigned site has been organized to provide more information about the Company's background, innovative products and technologies, essential points of contact and a convenient way to request information.
Now featured on the Company's home page is a "What's New" link and an interactive product portfolio illustration utilizing Flash technology. Users can highlight sections of the vehicle illustration to retrieve more information about the products and systems Collins & Aikman supplies to its global customers.
The Corporate Profile section now includes more than just information about the Company's sales and product mix. It provides detailed information about Collins & Aikman's facilities, media contacts and company news, a complete interactive corporate history and information detailing the Company's environment-friendly initiatives. For suppliers requesting to do business with Collins & Aikman, a set of the Company's purchasing guidelines, principles and contact information is also available.
The Investor Center offers numerous features that enhance Collins & Aikman's communications with the financial community. Additional investor contacts, financial document request forms, an e-mail database, and the ability to download an investor kit have been added to this section. The Company's analysts and prospective investors now have an easy method to receive key documents and information in a timely, cost effective manner.
The Products & Services section showcases Collins & Aikman's extensive product portfolio, key innovations and technologies, and provides customer contacts and product information. This section includes product photos, animations, and detailed descriptions of innovations and technologies found on both current and future vehicles. Also highlighted is the Company's Global Product Development Division whose innovation processes and technical capabilities lead to unique product solutions -- such as the AcT(TM) Technologies -- for its customers.
The Working@C&A section offers prospective employees an option to submit a resume online and provides an opportunity for job candidates to learn more about the Company as a whole through the Company's employee newsletters.
Peisner further noted, "I believe that our web site is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in obtaining information about Collins & Aikman. Among other things, it provides users with a comprehensive sampling of the latest technologies and product solutions available from Collins & Aikman, including our AcT(TM) Technologies, our Tuflor(TM) flooring system as well as our exclusive Slimline cupholder innovations. I'm confident that we'll continue to develop new and exciting uses for our web site to showcase the best that Collins & Aikman has to offer."
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 72 facilities, 13 countries and nearly 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.