PolyVision Leads the Visual Communication Market with Enhancements for Webster™ Interactive Whiteboards
Introducing Webster Wireless

Atlanta – January 7, 2003 – PolyVision Corporation, a subsidiary of Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS), and an international manufacturer of innovative visual communication products, today announced the availability of Webster Wireless.

PolyVision developed a wireless technology that is available for its suite of Webster interactive products including touch sensitive and laser tracking interactive whiteboards, plasma displays, and rear projection units.

Webster Wireless eliminates all cabling between Webster interactive whiteboards and the computer, requires no special software, and maintains a connection up to 30 feet even if someone walks between it and the computer. As a result, users experience freedom of movement and the ability to create flexible room arrangements. The high-speed infrared (IR) connection of Webster Wireless allows quick capture as you write, and the projected mouse cursor moves in real-time.

PolyVision’s Webster interactive products have revolutionized group interactivity, instantly capturing anything written or drawn on the board, and allowing notes to be printed, e-mailed, faxed or uploaded to the Web. Webster Wireless enhances group collaboration, interactive presentations, and learning environments by making communication with Webster interactive products even easier and more effective.

About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
Founded in 1952 and acquired by Steelcase Inc. in 2001, PolyVision is an international manufacturer and installer of static, active, and interactive visual communication products for the education and corporate markets. With approximately 1,100 employees globally and manufacturing plants and offices in North America and Europe, PolyVision is changing the way people learn, work and communicate visually throughout the world. 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 harmoniously 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 2002 revenue was approximately $3.1 billion. Steelcase Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 830 locations, manufacturing facilities in over 40 locations and approximately 17,000 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.

Contact:
Wendy Froehlich
PolyVision Corporation
770.447.5043
wfroelich@polyvision.com

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