Chicago, IL. (June 17, 2003) – PolyVision, the world leader in visual communication and a Steelcase Company (NYSE: SCS), won the Best of NeoCon Gold Award for its Impulse™ LTX multimedia whiteboard system this week. The Impulse LTX system represents a new class of product designed to support a walk up and use experience without the need for training, or preparation. The LTX allows users to write on a large format whiteboard, saving all notes and projected images electronically, and seamlessly moving from individual work to group collaboration and back again.

“We are excited about winning the Best of NeoCon Gold award. It confirms our commitment to a seamless integration of technology work tools in the office and product designs that don’t change the way people work, but support and enhance existing work practices,” said Michael H. Dunn, PolyVision president and CEO.

At NeoCon 2003, PolyVision is showcasing the following visual communication systems to support the transition from individual work to group collaboration:

More than 250 products were entered in 28 product and furnishings categories in the competition, sponsored annually by Facilities Design & Management magazine, Contract magazine, The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

The competition differs from others in three major respects. One, the jury is composed of 20 corporate, government, and institutional facilities management executives and business facilities interior designers who are responsible for selecting and buying furniture and furnishings for their specific organizations or their clients'. Two, the five jury teams visited Merchandise Mart showrooms and temporary Market Suites to examine each product in person, rather than judging products based on photo or slide images. Three, each manufacturer had the opportunity to explain and discuss details of the entered product and answer jurors' questions.

Each system is poised for rapid adoption within the corporate and higher education markets. TabletBoard and the Impulse LTX multimedia whiteboard system are available immediately.

About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
PolyVision Corporation enhances the way people learn, work, and communicate visually through a broad portfolio of visual communication products. Since 1954, PolyVision focuses on creating products and services that inspire users to be more productive, effective, and creative when collaborating and communicating visually. Whether it is developing the world’s number one selling P3ceramicsteel™ surface, or creating the industry’s first multimedia whiteboard system, PolyVision has an unparalleled track record of new breakthroughs in the visual communication market. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com.

About Steelcase Inc.
Steelcase Inc., a Fortune 500 company, helps individuals and organizations around the world to work more effectively by providing knowledge, products and services that enable customers and their consultants to create work environments that integrate architecture, furniture and technology. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company has led the global office furniture industry in sales every year since 1974. Its product portfolio includes interior architectural products, furniture systems, technology products, seating, lighting, storage and related products and services. Fiscal 2003 revenue was approximately $2.6 billion. Steelcase Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 900 locations, manufacturing facilities in over 50 locations and approximately 16,000 employees around the world. The company’s Class A Common Stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol SCS. For more information, visit www.steelcase.com.

“TabletBoard”, “Impulse”, and “P3ceramicsteel” are trademarks of PolyVision Corporation.