Collins & Aikman Names Chief Financial Officer

TROY, Mich., Feb. 14, 2006 -- The Board of Directors of Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) has named Tim Trenary as the company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective immediately. Trenary joined Collins & Aikman as Vice President and Treasurer in September of 2005.

"Tim's sound financial judgment, experience and leadership presence will play a critical role as we move ahead with our reorganization and establish ourselves as a viable entity," said Frank Macher, Collins & Aikman's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Tim has performed a number of the CFO's roles since arriving at the Company and has already provided vital guidance during this transition time. He will bring an added focus to our restructuring efforts as we work to emerge from bankruptcy protection."

Trenary brings over 28 Years of financial and operational experience to Collins & Aikman including transactions, capital formation, treasury, audit and turnarounds. His prior employment includes roles at Federal-Mogul from 2001 to 2005 as Director, Reorganization Finance and Administration; Finance Director, South America; and Director, Financial Services and Process. He previously held the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at James Cable Partners from 1991 to 2000.

Trenary holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Detroit.

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/.