Webcast Alert: Collins & Aikman Corporation Fourth Quarter Earnings Webcast

TROY, Mich., Feb. 20 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announces the following webcast:

  What:     Collins & Aikman Corporation Fourth Quarter Earnings Webcast

  When:     Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 @ 1:00 p.m. Eastern

  Where:    http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz375433533gf12.html

  How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
            address above.

  Contact:  David Jachcik, Manager, Investor Relations, 248-824-1645,
            Email: david.jachcik@colaik.com , Fax: 248-824-1532

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site www.collinsaikman.com . To access the Web site replay, go to Investor Center and click on Conference Calls & Webcasts.

Collins & Aikman Corporation is a global leader in cockpit modules and automotive floor and acoustic systems and a leading supplier of instrument panels, automotive fabric, plastic-based trim, and convertible top systems. The Company's operations span the globe through 15 countries, more than 120 facilities and over 25,000 employees who are committed to achieving total excellence. Collins & Aikman's high-quality products combine superior design, styling and manufacturing capabilities with NVH "quiet" technologies that are among the most effective in the industry. Information about Collins & Aikman is available on the Internet at www.collinsaikman.com .

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Audio: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz375433533gf12.html