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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION,

et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2006 TO AUGUST 31, 2006 Name of Applicant: Authorized to Provide Professional Services as: Date of Retention: Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Environmental Consultants July 10, 2006

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.

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Period for which Compensation and Reimbursement is Sought: Amount of Compensation Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: Amount of Expense Reimbursement Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary:

April 30, 2006 through August 31, 2006 $173,983.50

$113,237.88

This is an Interim Fee Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses.

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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2006 TO AUGUST 31, 2006 Haley & Aldrich, Inc. (Haley & Aldrich), environmental consultants to Collins & Aikman Corporation and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, as debtors and debtors-inpossession herein (collectively, the Debtors), hereby applies (the Interim Fee Application) pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. 101-1330 (the Bankruptcy Code), Rule 2016-1 of the Local Bankruptcy Rules for the Eastern District of

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.

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Michigan, Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the Bankruptcy Rules), the Retention Order (as defined below) and the Order Granting Motion to Establish Procedures for Monthly Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Official Committee Members [Docket No. 290] (the Interim Compensation Order) for entry of an order, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A for interim allowance of compensation for actual and necessary professional services rendered in the amount of $173,983.50, together with reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the amount of $113,237.88 in connection therewith, for the period April 30, 2006 through August 31, 2006 (the Application Period). In support of this Interim Fee Application, Haley & Aldrich respectfully represents as follows: Jurisdiction 1. This Court has jurisdiction to consider this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

157 and 1334. Venue is proper before this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409. Background 2. On May 17, 2005 (the Petition Date), the Debtors filed their voluntary

petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors are operating their businesses and managing their properties as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in these cases. On the Petition Date, the Court entered an order jointly administering these cases pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 1015(b). 3. On May 24, 2005, the United States trustee appointed an official

committee of unsecured creditors pursuant to section 1102 of the Bankruptcy Code (the Committee).

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4.

The Debtors and their non-debtor affiliates are leading global suppliers of

automotive components, systems and modules to all of the worlds largest vehicle manufacturers, including DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Honda Motor Company, Inc., Nissan Motor Company Unlimited, Porsche Cars GB, Renault Crateur DAutomobiles, Toyota SA and Volkswagen AG. 5. By order dated July 10, 2006 [Docket No. 2936] (the Retention Order),

Haley & Aldrich was retained by the Debtors as an environmental consultant. A copy of the Retention Order is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 6. In accordance with the Retention Order and as set forth in greater detail in

the engagement letters (collectively, the Agreements) between Haley & Aldrich and the Debtors, Haley & Aldrich was to be paid pursuant to the terms of the Engagement Letters. Copies of the Agreements are attached hereto as Exhibit C. 7. On September 20, 2006, Haley & Aldrich filed certificates of no objection

to the fee statements, which it had served in accordance with the Interim Compensation Order, for compensation and reimbursement of expenses for services rendered as environmental consultants to the Debtors for the periods April 30, 2006 to May 31, 2006 [Docket No. 3355], June 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006 [Docket No. 3356], and July 1, 2006 to July 31, 2006 [Docket No. 3357]. After filing these certifications of no objection, Haley & Aldrich was paid 80%

($114,957) of its then-incurred fees and 100% ($25,999.36) of its expenses. On October 10, 2006, Haley & Aldrich filed a certificate of no objection to the fee statement, which it had served in accordance with the Interim Compensation Order, for compensation ($30,287.25) and reimbursement of expenses ($87,238.52) for services rendered as environmental consultant to the Debtors for the period August 1, 2006 to August 26, 2006 [Docket No. 3451]. Haley & Aldrich

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has not been paid to date on these accounts. Therefore, for the services Haley & Aldrich rendered from April 30, 2006 to August 26, 2006 and pursuant to the Interim Compensation Order, Haley & Aldrich seeks payment of the remaining 20% of fees associated with the May 2006, June 2006, and July 2006 fee statements ($28,739.25) and 100% of the fees ($30,287.25) and expenses ($87,238.52) associated with the August 2006 fee statement. Relief Requested 8. By this Interim Fee Application, Haley & Aldrich seeks interim allowance

of compensation for professional services in the aggregate amount of $173,983.50 and reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses related thereto in the amount of $113,237.88. 9. A summary of the actual unpaid, out-of-pocket expenses incurred by

Haley & Aldrich during the Application Period in connection with its representation of the Debtors is attached hereto as Exhibit D. These expenses have been incurred in accordance with Haley & Aldrichs customary practice of charging clients for these out-of-pocket disbursement charges and expenses clearly related to and required by particular services rendered as allowable pursuant to the Agreements. 10. All services performed and expenses incurred by Haley & Aldrich for

which fees and reimbursement is requested herein were performed or incurred for and on behalf of the Debtors and were not for any other person or entity. Summary Description of Services Performed 11. During the Application Period, in accordance with, and as more

specifically set forth in, the Agreements, Haley & Aldrich performed the following services:

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(a)

Cardinal Landfill Site: Performed May 2006 groundwater and soil gas sampling. Developed and submitted to New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) a data report summarizing May 2006 groundwater sampling data (July 19, 2006). Developed and submitted to NHDES the 2006 Soil Vapor Management System Annual Report (July 31, 2006). Developed and submitted to NHDES a Work Plan for Monitored Shutdown of the Soil Vapor Management System (May 8, 2006) Corresponded with NHDES on several occasions via telephone, email and letters regarding the Work Plan for Monitored Shutdown of the SVMS. Consulted with Collins & Aikman on several occasions relative to groundwater remediation strategies.

(b)

Farmington Plant Site: Performed groundwater sampling in July 2006. Developed and submitted to NHDES data reports summarizing the April 2006 and July 2006 groundwater sampling data (June 8, 2006 and September 11, 2006). Assisted Collins & Aikman with operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment system. Performed field investigations to support modifications to the remedial action plan. Field investigations included: installation of monitoring wells, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, bedrock/geophysical surveys, and topographic surveying. Assisted Collins & Aikman with development of responses to letters issued by the NHDES regarding progress of remediation at the site. Assisted Collins & Aikman with obtaining access to off-site properties. Attended a site meeting with Collins & Aikman and NHDES. Assisted Collins & Aikman with procuring funding from New Hampshires petroleum fund for reimbursement of work performed by Haley & Aldrich in connection with a historical fuel oil release.

(c)

Beardstown Site

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Assisted Collins & Aikman and its outside attorney in developing strategy for response to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Attorney Generals office. Work included input on several key letter exchanges between State and C&A on settlement, focusing on narrowing technical differences. (d) Williamston Sites: Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and completed draft Phase I reports for the Collins & Aikman Progress Court and Noble Road facilities in Williamston, MI. (e) TEG Site: Consulted with Collins & Aikman on several occasions relative to required additional investigations and remedial strategies for the site. Developed and submitted to NHDES the Supplemental Site Investigation Workplan Addendum (June 7, 2006).

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Haley & Aldrich has not shared nor agreed to share compensation or

reimbursement to be awarded in these cases with any other person. 13. requested herein. Notice 14. In accordance with the terms of the Interim Compensation Order No prior application has been made to this or any other Court for relief

establishing procedures for interim compensation and reimbursement of expenses to professionals, copies of this application have been served on the Core Group.2

No Prior Request 15. or any other court.


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No prior application for the relief requested herein has been made to this

Capitalized terms used in this paragraph 14 not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the First Amended Notice, Case Management and Administrative Procedures filed on June 9, 2005 [Docket No. 294].

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WHEREFORE, Haley & Aldrich respectfully requests an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, (a) approving the payment for compensation for professional services rendered by Haley & Aldrich, (b) approving the reimbursement of Haley & Aldrichs actual, out-of-pocket expenses and (c) granting such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. Dated: October 10, 2006 Respectfully Submitted, HALEY & ALDRICH, INC.

/s/ John C. Berry John C. Berry IEE Operations Manager Haley & Aldrich, Inc. 340 Granite Street, 3rd Floor Manchester, New Hampshire 03102 Telephone: (603) 625-5353 Facsimile: (603) 391-3355

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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND TO THE INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2006 TO AUGUST 31, 2006 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the above-captioned debtors (collectively, the Debtors) have filed the Interim Fee Application of Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Environmental Consulting Services Provided to the Debtors for the Period April 30, 2006 to August 31, 2006 (the Application) pursuant to the Administrative Order Establishing Procedures for Monthly Compensation and Reimbursement of

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.

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Expenses for Professionals and Official Committee Members dated June 9, 2005 [Docket No. 290] (the Interim Compensation Procedures Order). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT your rights may be affected. You may wish to review the Application and discuss it with your attorney, if you have one in these cases. (If you do not have an attorney, you may wish to consult one.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT in accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, if you wish to object to the Court granting the relief sought in the Application, or if you want the Court to otherwise consider your views on the Application, no later than November 6, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time, or such shorter time as the Court may hereafter order and of which you may receive subsequent notice, you or your attorney must file with the Court a written response, explaining your position at:2 United States Bankruptcy Court 211 West Fort Street, Suite 2100 Detroit, Michigan 48226 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT if you mail your response to the Court for filing, you must mail it early enough so the Court will receive it on or before the date above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT you must also serve the documents so that they are received on or before November 6, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time, in accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, including to:

Response or answer must comply with Rule 8(b), (c) and (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

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Haley & Adlrich, Inc. Attn: John C. Berry 340 Granite Street, 3rd Floor Manchester, New Hampshire 03102 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT if no responses to the Application are timely filed and served, the Court may grant the Application and enter the order without a hearing as set forth in Rule 2016-3 of the Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Dated: October 16, 2006 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP /s/ Marc J. Carmel Richard M. Cieri (NY RC 6062) Citigroup Center 153 East 53rd Street New York, New York 10022 Telephone: (212) 446-4800 Facsimile: (212) 446-4900 -andDavid L. Eaton (IL 3122303) Ray C. Schrock (IL 6257005) Marc J. Carmel (IL 6272032) 200 East Randolph Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 Telephone: (312) 861-2000 Facsimile: (312) 861-2200 -andCARSON FISCHER, P.L.C. Joseph M. Fischer (P13452) 4111 West Andover Road West - Second Floor Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 Telephone: (248) 644-4840 Facsimile: (248) 644-1832 Co-Counsel for the Debtors

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Marc J. Carmel, an attorney, certify that on the 16th day of October, 2006, I caused to be served, by e-mail and by overnight delivery, in the manner and to the parties set forth on the attached service lists, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Interim Fee Application of Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Environmental Consulting Services Provided to the Debtors for the Period April 30, 2006 to August 31, 2006.

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EXHIBIT A

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

ORDER ALLOWING FEE APPLICATION OF HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2006 TO AUGUST 26, 2006 Upon the interim application (the Interim Fee Application)2 [Docket No. ___] of Haley & Aldrich, Inc., (Haley & Aldrich), environmental consultants to the above-captioned debtors (collectively, the Debtors), for an order awarding Haley & Aldrich allowance of compensation for actual and necessary professional services rendered, together with reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith, for the period April 30, 2006 through August 26, 2006; the Court having reviewed the Interim Fee Application;

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Interim Fee Application.

and finding that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334; and after notice and opportunity for a hearing to consider the Interim Fee Application; and upon the record and after due deliberation thereon; and due and proper notice of the Interim Fee Application having been given; and sufficient cause appearing therefore; it is hereby ORDERED 1. 2. The Interim Fee Application is granted in its entirety. Haley & Aldrich is allowed compensation as requested in its entirety and on an

interim basis in the amount of $173,983.50, together with reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the amount of $113,237.88 in connection therewith, and the Debtors are authorized and directed to pay Haley & Aldrich any such amounts not paid prior to the entry of this Order. 3. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and

enforceable upon its entry. 4. The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to

the implementation of this Order.

EXHIBIT B

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al. 1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO THE DEBTORS Upon the application (the Application) 2 of the above-captioned debtors (collectively, the Debtors) for an order authorizing the employment and retention of Haley & Aldrich, Inc. (Haley & Aldrich) as an environmental consultant [Docket No. 2936]; it appearing that the relief requested is in the best interest of the Debtors estates, their creditors and other parties in interest; it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Co rporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Application.

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and 1334; it appearing that this proceeding is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); it appearing that venue of this proceeding and this Application in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409; it appearing that notice of this Application and the opportunity for a hearing on this Application was appropriate under the particular circumstances and that no other or further notice need by given; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED 1. 2. The Application is granted in its entirety. Pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors are

hereby authorized to employ and retain Haley & Aldrich to perform the services set forth in the Application, the Engagement Letters and the Affidavit. 3. The Debtors are authorized to employ Haley & Aldrich to continue providing

environmental consulting services for several of the Debtors environmental projects, which are located in various jurisdictions within the United States. 4. Haley & Aldrich shall be retained and compensated pursuant to the terms of the

Engagement Letters as modified by the Application. 5. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief

granted pursuant to this Order in accordance with the Application. 6. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and

enforceable upon its entry. 7. The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to the amount of fees to be paid to

Haley & Aldrich upon proper application and notice.

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The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to

the implementation of this Order and neither the Debtors nor Haley & Aldrich shall be required to seek authorization from any other jurisdiction with respect to the relief granted by this Order.
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Entered: July 10, 2006 _ __ _/s/ Steven Rhodes _ _ Steven Rhodes 1. Chief Bankruptcy Judge 9.

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EXHIBIT C

LIST OF ENGAGEMENT LETTERS

Cardinal Landfill (i) Agreement Amendment No. 06-1, Cardinal Landfill, Farmington, New Hampshire, 22 February 2006

Farmington Plant Site (ii) Agreement Amendment No. 1, Response to Comments and Development of RAP Workplan, Farmington Plant Site, Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc., Farmington, New Hampshire, 22 February 2006 Proposal for O&M Assistance, Groundwater Treatment System, Collins & Aikman Farmington Plant Facility, Farmington, New Hampshire, 22 February 2006 Proposal for 2006 GMP Sampling and Reporting, Collins & Aikman Farmington Plant Site, Farmington, New Hampshire, 20 March 2006 Proposal for Phase I Remedial Action Plan Revisions, Collins & Aikman Farmington Plant Site, Farmington, New Hampshire, 1 May 2006

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

TEG Site (vi) Proposal for Site Investigations, 16 and 74 Industrial Park Drive, Dover, New Hampshire, 18 January 2005

Mancelona Site (vii) Consulting Services, Former Wicks Manufacturing Final Effluent Pond Site, Mancelona, Michigan, 25 April 2006

COPIES OF ENGAGEMENT LETTERS

Cardinal Landfill (i) Agreement Amendment No. 06-1, Cardinal Landfill, Farmington, New Hampshire, 22 February 2006

Farmington Plant Site (ii) Agreement Amendment No. 1, Response to Comments and Development of RAP Workplan, Farmington Plant Site, Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc., Farmington, New Hampshire, 22 February 2006

Farmington Plant Site (iii) Proposal for O&M Assistance, Groundwater Treatment System, Collins & Aikman Farmington Plant Facility, Farmington, New Hampshire, 22 February 2006

Farmington Plant Site

(iv)

Proposal for 2006 GMP Sampling and Reporting, Collins & Aikman Farmington Plant Site, Farmington, New Hampshire, 20 March 2006

Farmington Plant Site (v) Proposal for Phase I Remedial Action Plan Revisions, Collins & Aikman Farmington Plant Site, Farmington, New Hampshire, 1 May 2006

TEG Site (vi) Proposal for Site Investigations, 16 and 74 Industrial Park Drive, Dover, New Hampshire, 18 January 2005

Mancelona Site (vii) Consulting Services, Former Wicks Manufacturing Final Effluent Pond Site, Mancelona, Michigan, 25 April 2006

EXHIBIT D

SUMMARY OF UNPAID FEES AND EXPENSES For Environmental Consulting Services Provided by Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for Collins & Aikman for the period 30 April 2006 to 26 August 2006

Invoice Date: 14 June 2006 For Services Provided from 30 April to 3 June 2006
INVOICED AMOUNTS Project Number 60405 Project Site Cardinal Landfill Invoice # Fees 18,061.50 18,061.50 Expenses $ $ 971.84 971.84 Total Invoiced Amount $ $ 19,033.34 19,033.34 Fees $ $ 3,612.30 3,612.30 UNPAID AMOUNTS Expenses $ $ Total Unpaid Amount $ $ 3,612.30 3,612.30

646056 $ TOTAL: $

Invoice Date: 14 July 2006 For Services Provided from 4 June through 1 July 2006
INVOICED AMOUNTS Project Number 31363 31740 60405 60528 Project Site TEG Site Beardstown Site Cardinal Landfill Farmington Plant Site Invoice # 647984 647985 647986 647991 Fees $ $ $ $ 272.50 475.50 22,879.75 26,126.75 49,754.50 Expenses $ $ $ $ $ 10.90 19.02 9,627.31 4,762.74 14,419.97 Total Invoiced Amount $ $ $ $ $ 283.40 494.52 32,507.06 30,889.49 64,174.47 Fees $ $ $ $ $ 54.50 95.10 4,575.95 5,225.35 9,950.90 UNPAID AMOUNTS Expenses $ $ $ $ $ Total Unpaid Amount $ $ $ $ $ 54.50 95.10 4,575.95 5,225.35 9,950.90

TOTAL: $

Invoice Date: 9 August 2006 For Services Provided from 2 July through 29 July 2006
INVOICED AMOUNTS Project Number 31740 33548 60405 60528 Project Site Beardstown Site Williamston Sites Cardinal Landfill Farmington Plant Site Invoice # 649471 649480 649476 649472 Fees $ $ $ $ 931.00 8,000.00 25,151.50 41,797.75 75,880.25 Expenses $ $ $ $ $ 37.24 8,468.74 2,101.57 10,607.55 Total Invoiced Amount $ $ $ $ $ 968.24 8,000.00 33,620.24 43,899.32 86,487.80 Fees $ $ $ $ $ 186.20 1,600.00 5,030.30 8,359.55 15,176.05 UNPAID AMOUNTS Expenses $ $ $ $ $ Total Unpaid Amount $ $ $ $ $ 186.20 1,600.00 5,030.30 8,359.55 15,176.05

TOTAL: $

Invoice Date: 9 September 2006 For Services Provided from 30 July through 26 August 2006
INVOICED AMOUNTS Project Number 31363 31740 60405 60528 Project Site TEG Site Beardstown Site Cardinal Landfill Farmington Plant Site Invoice # 650752 650741 650743 650747 Fees $ $ $ $ 1,039.25 697.00 7,183.00 21,368.00 30,287.25 Expenses $ $ $ $ $ 41.57 27.88 317.32 86,851.75 87,238.52 Total Invoiced Amount $ $ $ $ $ 1,080.82 724.88 7,500.32 108,219.75 117,525.77 Fees $ $ $ $ $ 1,039.25 697.00 7,183.00 21,368.00 30,287.25 UNPAID AMOUNTS Expenses $ 41.57 $ 27.88 $ 317.32 $ 86,851.75 $ 87,238.52 Total Unpaid Amount $ 1,080.82 $ 724.88 $ 7,500.32 $ 108,219.75 $ 117,525.77

TOTAL: $

GRAND TOTAL: $ 173,983.50

$ 113,237.88

287,221.38

59,026.50

$ 87,238.52

$ 146,265.02

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