Collins & Aikman Inaugurates Global Headquarters.Business Editors TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2000 Collins & Aikman Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CKC CKC Canadian Kennel Club CKC Chiang Kai-Shek (former leader of the Republic of China) CKC California Kiwifruit Commission CKC Cool Kids Club CKC Cairo Kidney Center CKC Cold Knife Cone (biopsy) ) today held its ribbon-cutting ceremony officially marking the relocation of its global headquarters from Charlotte, N.C. to Troy, Mich. On hand at today's ceremony were Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Thomas E. Evans, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Lewis Brooks Patterson (b. January 4 1939) is an American lawyer and politician, currently County Executive of Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland County has an affluent population of over a million, that includes the northern and northwestern suburbs of Detroit. , Mayor of Troy Jeanne Stine and State Representative Robert Gosselin Robert (Bob) Gosselin (born 1951) is a conservative Republican politician in Oakland County, Michigan and is an Oakland County Commissioner. Biography Gosselin was born in Berkley, Michigan and attended Berkley High School. . In addition, Margaret O'Reilly from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Pat Wierzbicki, Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham Edward Spencer Abraham (born June 12, 1952 in East Lansing, Michigan) is a former United States Senator from Michigan. He had served as the 10th United States Secretary of Energy, serving under President George W. Bush. , were in attendance to officially welcome Collins & Aikman to the State of Michigan. "Collins & Aikman's relocation to the heart of the automotive capital of the world is a powerful step in our mission to drive innovation in automotive interiors," said Chairman and CEO Thomas E. Evans. "A key reason for our relocation is our Company's recognition of the importance of being closer to our customers and the entire automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. . As Collins & Aikman continues to grow, we expect to further enhance the economic and employment bases of Oakland County, the State of Michigan and all the other global communities where Collins & Aikman facilities are located." In welcoming Collins & Aikman to Metro Detroit The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in southeastern Michigan, centered on the city of Detroit. As the home of the "Big Three" American automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler), it is the world's , Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson remarked, "Collins & Aikman's decision to relocate to Michigan is proof positive of the first-rate business climate here in Oakland County and in the State. As one of our newest members of "Automation Alley Automation Alley is a technology business association located in Southeast Michigan, U.S.A., primarily in Oakland County. Since its founding in 1999, Automation Alley has expanded to encompass an eight county area that includes business, educational institutions, and government ," we are very excited about pursuing future opportunities with Collins & Aikman. I am confident that both Collins & Aikman and Oakland County will continue to benefit from this partnership." The global headquarters, located in the I-75 technology corridor, currently houses over 140 employees with the capacity for more than 160 employees. Since Collins & Aikman moved its center of operations to Michigan, nearly 40 new headquarters positions were created and approximately 20 employees relocated from other out-of-state locations to the headquarters. The Company has invested more than $10 million in acquiring the campus's 8.1 acres of land and in constructing and furnishing the 60,000-square-foot building. During the evening's reception, guests were given a tour of the global headquarters including the Customer Exhibit Room and Surface Design Room. In the Customer Exhibit Room, demonstrations of the technological breadth of Collins & Aikman's capabilities were showcased. The following technologies are just some examples of what the guests saw: OPTIMASS(TM) As telematics are integrated into current and future vehicle programs, the need to control noise fields within a vehicle's interior environment becomes increasingly important. Collins & Aikman, a leader in flooring and acoustic systems, helps customers enhance the overall acoustic performance of their vehicles by utilizing its proprietary Optimass(TM) System. Optimass(TM) balances the cost, weight and performance properties of acoustic components, literally "fine tuning Fine Tuning is the name of XM Satellite Radio's eclectic music channel. The program director for Fine Tuning is Ben Smith. The channel is described as "A musical oasis for the sophisticated listener culled from every imaginable genre and country. " a vehicle's acoustic package to meet customers' needs. CONVERTIBLE TOP SYSTEMS Another highlight of Collins & Aikman's technological capabilities was the full-size working model of Collins & Aikman's exclusive Advanced Hydraulic Actuation (AHA System(TM)) world-class convertible top system technology. Collins & Aikman supplies nearly 70 percent of the convertible top systems of North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. vehicles including the Ford Mustang, Chrysler Sebring, Chevrolet Corvette corvette, small warship, classed between a frigate and a sloop-of-war. Corvettes usually were flush-decked and carried fewer than 28 guns. They were widely employed in escorting convoys and attacking merchant ships during the great naval wars of the late 18th and and Plymouth Prowler models. REMYX(TM) Showcased in the Company's Surface Design Room was the ReMyx(TM) concept interior demonstrating the Company's ability to modularly customize vehicle interior surfaces while simultaneously ensuring the overall harmonization of the interior environment. By designing into interior components the ability to change various styling cues, automotive manufacturers will have the ability to quickly and easily change the look and feel of a vehicle's interior. In addition to providing automotive designers with a creative tool for experimenting with different interior surface treatments, using ReMyx(TM) should enable both OEMs and Tier I integrators to realize lower costs for vehicle "refreshings" by minimizing tooling costs. Collins & Aikman Corporation (NYSE:CKC) is a global manufacturer of floor and acoustic systems and a leading supplier of automotive fabric, interior trim, and convertible top systems. The company's operations span the globe with 63 facilities and nearly 16,000 employees in 12 countries 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 NVH Noise, Vibration and Harshness NVH Nahverkehr Hohenlohekreis (German) NVH Noise Vibration and Harshness "quiet" technologies. For more information about Collins & Aikman, visit the company's web site at www.collinsaikman.com. |
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