Contact:  Laura C. Ball
Email: lball@polyvision.com
Web: www.polyvision.com
Ph. 678.542.3100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PolyVision^® unveils new collaboration solutions that will expand the visual communication horizon at Integrated Systems Europe.

Amsterdam, Netherlands (January 29, 2008). PolyVision® Corporation, A Steelcase Company (NYSE:SCS), and the world leader in visual communication products, continues to lead the industry with exciting new products at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe tradeshow being held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 29-31, 2008. These new products are “must-haves” in teaching, learning and working environments and continue to expand the visual communication horizon as we know it today.

Visitors to PolyVision’s booth #G109 in Hall 1 will experience first hand PolyVision’s full portfolio of technology products, including the revolutionary real-time collaboration solution, THUNDER Pro™ and the newly launched THUNDER Express™.

THUNDER is the premier real-time global collaboration solution that connects people and ideas globally by enabling individuals and teams to share data in any format, brainstorm and ideate together regardless of location, facilities, or time zone. THUNDER Pro, the founding member of the THUNDER family of products, was launched in 2006 and provides the ultimate, fully-immersive collaboration environment. Utilizing a multi-screen projected display system, data from any source (computer files, scanned images, video images or handwritten notes and sketches) lights up the room on virtual “flipchart” pages. The information is displayed on the wall of the room and can be edited in real time either in the THUNDER Pro room itself or by remote participants connected from any computer. The data from the THUNDER Pro session is captured and stored for ongoing development, or distributed automatically by email.

Now, using the same revolutionary collaboration software, the newly launched THUNDER Express brings this unique experience to small group environments using a lighter, customizable hardware solution perfect for smaller spaces. Combine one or more displays and a PC with THUNDER Express software to make any meeting space, training room, classroom, or office a THUNDER environment. Small groups of any size in any type of space can now capitalize on natural real-time information exchange, enhancing the performance of the entire organization.

PolyVision is also showcasing new solutions integrating interactive and traditional writing surfaces, featuring e³ environmental ceramicsteel™, the world’s first ecologically intelligent writing surface.

The Clever Learning Concept combines an interactive whiteboard with traditional writing surfaces for maximum flexibility. The FreeFlow™ AV Rail system allows surfaces to slide horizontally, providing space for writing, posting, or displaying information on either side of the interactive whiteboard.

The XL-Board provides traditional writing surfaces in the form of attractive yet robust writing panels, which close over the sensitive interactive whiteboard surface, keeping it safe from harm and eliminating the need for dismantling and storing after presentations.

In addition to these exciting new product launches, PolyVision is also making the following new product announcements:

The award-winning RoomWizard™ Scheduling System will be showcased for the first time in French language at ISE. Available in French and Spanish language versions from March 2008, RoomWizard is the first web-based scheduling system with a touch screen display that encourages effective use of space and helps reduce scheduling conflicts.

Bluetooth^® technology, the ideal solution for convenient, cordless, short-range communication between interactive devices, is now available for use with all Walk-and-Talk™ Interactive Whiteboards and the TS 400, 600, and 800 Series Interactive Whiteboards.

The new Height Adjustable System for interactive whiteboards allows users to adjust the height of the whiteboard to suit any user, while maintaining full integration with a short-throw projector.

“We are excited to be a part of this year’s ISE to showcase PolyVision products that continue to redefine the world of visual communication,” said Jaak Lenaerts, Managing Director, PolyVision Europe. “Our vision at PolyVision is to continue to enhance our visual communication solutions, further enhancing the collaboration experience for our users within teaching, learning and working environments.” 

About PolyVision, A Steelcase Company

PolyVision is a worldwide leader in visual communication products that enhance the way people learn, work and communicate. Since 1954, PolyVision has focused on creating solutions that inspire users to be more productive, effective and creative when collaborating and communicating visually.  Whether it’s developing the world’s number one selling e³ environmental ceramicsteel^™ surface, leading the industry with a corporate environmental strategy, launching the industry’s first multimedia interactive whiteboard, or taking visual communication tools to the next level with our THUNDER^™ Real-Time Global Collaboration Solution, PolyVision has the solution for your collaboration needs.  For more information about PolyVision and our products, visit www.polyvision.com.

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