Collins & Aikman Awarded Future Chrysler Group Interior Systems Business

TROY, Mich., Dec. 6, 2005 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has selected them as the supplier for a significant portion of the interior systems on a future platform of vehicles scheduled for 2008.

"We are extremely pleased to be selected by DaimlerChrysler and appreciate their confidence in our ability to fully support this major program," said Frank Macher, President and CEO of Collins & Aikman. "An award of this magnitude reflects Collins & Aikman's ability to compete and deliver on cost, quality, craftsmanship and innovation across our full line of interior products."

Supplying a complete range of services, Collins & Aikman will be responsible for all design, engineering, logistics and quality planning for instrument panels, integrated cockpit systems, center floor consoles, pillar and garnish trim, rear package trays, molded carpet flooring systems, accessory mats, rear cargo and trunk trim and other components for the future vehicle program.

Multiple existing Collins & Aikman facilities will produce the components and systems to support the program.

Collins & Aikman Corporation is a leader in cockpit modules and automotive floor and acoustic systems and is a leading supplier of instrument panels, automotive fabric, plastic-based trim, and convertible top systems. The Company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Additional information about Collins & Aikman is available on the Internet at http://www.collinsaikman.com/ .