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PolyVision Announces Selection of U.S. Regional Thunder Integrators (RTIs)
Creators of next generation collaboration tool select world-class audio-visual integrators to implement innovative go-to-market strategy

Suwanee , Georgia ( May 31, 2006) – PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company (NYSE:SCS) and the world leader in visual communication products, today announced that they have selected seven key U.S. audio-visual (AV) integrators to be Regional Thunder Integrators (RTI’s). Regional Thunder Integrators are an instrumental part of PolyVision’s national program to roll out the next generation of collaboration platform - Thunder™ Virtual Flipchart™ System. The RTI’s recruited by PolyVision are the top system integrators in the industry; they will ensure that all Thunder client locations meet a certified high standard enabling an optimal Thunder experience.

“Aligning PolyVision with the leading integrators is a key step in bringing the groundbreaking innovation of Thunder to the market,” said Gary Kayye, founder of Kayye Consulting, the leading marketing and consulting firm in the audio-visual industry. “This partnership solidifies PolyVision’s and the RTI’s commitment to revamping the industry and advancing the availability of the next-generation of collaboration technology.”

The seven RTIs chosen for the program include AVI Systems of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Compview of Portland, Oregon; Whitlock Group of Richmond Virginia; Spinitar of La Mirada, California; Technical Innovation of Norcross, Georgia; Ford A/V of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and HB Communications of North Haven, Connecticut. This select group of integrators was chosen for the exclusive opportunity to integrate and install Thunder systems due to their reputations in the marketplace as World-Class Integrators. Each of the seven RTI’s employ award-winning designers, are Crestron-certified programmers, and embrace both network-enabled ProAV systems as well as Cat5e signal distribution.

PolyVision CEO and President Mike Dunn stated, “This is a win-win situation for our RTIs and for PolyVision. W e have matched the most innovative collaboration tool with the industry’s top audio-visual integrators marking one of the most powerful partnerships of its kind, and one that we know will be a huge success.”

About Thunder™ Virtual Flipchart™ System
Thunder Virtual Flipchart System is the new generation of collaboration. With Thunder, organizations can experience an entirely new dimension of collaboration for groups and teams in which any data and information, in any format, can be communicated, stored, displayed, and organized – all captured on an unlimited, shared group canvas in real time. Teams can connect from anywhere in the world through Thunder, reducing the need for excess travel. The system is simple and intuitive to use, allowing teams to work the way they want. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com/thunder.

About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
PolyVision Corporation enhances the way people learn, work, and communicate visually through a broad portfolio of products. Since 1954, PolyVision has focused 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 P³ ceramicsteel ^® surface, or creating the industry’s first walk-up-and-use interactive whiteboard, PolyVision has an unparalleled track record of new breakthroughs in the visual communication market. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com .