Collins & Aikman Floorcovering Ownership Clarified

Dalton, GA, December 3, 2007--Tandus Group, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. is not affiliated with the Collins & Aikman Corporation which has been identified in recent news articles.

Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings Inc. was an operating unit of Collins & Aikman Corporation until 1997 when it was then split off in a sale transaction led by its executive management team and a private equity sponsor. Since that time there have been no legal association or business relationship between the companies and they have operated independently.

Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings Inc. markets commercial carpets under the C&A Floorcoverings and C&A brand names.

“The confusion caused by such similar company names and some common history is understandable; however, we want assure the marketplace that C&A Floorcoverings is healthy and stronger than ever,” said Len Ferro, Tandus CFO.