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PolyVision Opens Tenth Thunder™ Show Site
Grand opening in Santa Monica, California marks important landmark in birth of new industry

Suwanee, GA (April 8, 2006) – PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company (NYSE:SC) and the world leader in visual communication products, today announced the grand opening of its tenth Thunder™ Show Site in the Santa Monica, California, Steelcase WorkLife Center . The new location signals a landmark in the rapid growth of the company’s new Thunder collaboration solution while enhancing PolyVision’s presence in a critical market.

PolyVision introduced Thunder™ Virtual Flipchart™ System to the marketplace in late 2005, employing a unique market and channel strategy. Recognizing the need for customers to experience the Thunder system, PolyVision established an aggressive schedule for Thunder show site implementation in conjunction with forming an innovative partnership with the seven leading audio visual integrators throughout the United States.

Mike Dunn , CEO and President of PolyVision, states, “The explosive growth in channel and customer demand experienced by PolyVision has resulted in our accelerated launch of Thunder show sites across the country. Our existing sites in cities such as New York, Atlanta, London, and Chicago will be followed in rapid succession by new Thunder show sites in locations ranging from California to Connecticut. We’re very excited about the incredible response to Thunder and will continue expanding the number of show site locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe during the year.”

“The Santa Monica Steelcase WorkLife Center is the perfect West Coast location for customers to experience the Thunder Virtual Flipchart System,” said Dunn.

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 .