Collins & Aikman Receives KIA Motors America, Inc.'s 'Most Valued Partner' Award

TROY, Mich., Nov. 21, 2003 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that it had received a 2003 supplier award from KIA Motors America, Inc. Of the long list of KIA Accessory Suppliers, Collins & Aikman was one of only five suppliers to receive KIA's distinguished "Most Valued Partner" award. The award was presented at KIA's annual Supplier Awards Banquet in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, November 6, 2003.

KIA's "Most Valued Partner" award recognizes those KIA Motors America, Inc. (KMA) suppliers who have excelled in providing high quality production and service parts in a timely manner, while maintaining superb customer relations. KMA evaluated all suppliers based on product quality, communication, delivery timing, packaging/shipment documentation, warranty administration, and marketing support. Of the 360 total possible points for 2003, Collins & Aikman finished with 363 points due to bonus points received for providing service that was above and beyond KIA's expectations. This is the fourth consecutive year that Collins & Aikman has received a KIA "Valued Partner" award. This year's award represents another major accomplishment for both the Global Soft Trim Division and the Holmesville, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Commenting on the award, Millard King, President - Global Soft Trim noted, "This accomplishment is another example of Collins & Aikman's ability to team up with customers to deliver quality products and reflects our commitment to go beyond their expectations."

Collins & Aikman's Holmesville manufacturing facility is home to over 300 employees who produce approximately 6 million mat sets annually. The Holmesville facility is currently responsible for supplying floor mats for the KIA Sedona, Spectra, and Sportage vehicles.

Collins & Aikman Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, 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 current operations span the globe through 15 countries, more than 100 facilities and over 23,000 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 http://www.collinsaikman.com/ .