Steelcase Recognized by Contract Magazine Subscriber Survey as Leading Office Manufacturer

Steelcase Ranked First In Eight Product Categories

January 6, 2009 – Grand Rapids, MI – Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS), a global office environments manufacturer, today announced that it received the top ranking in eight categories in Contract Magazine’s year end Subscriber Survey.

The survey sample consisted of over 1,000 randomly selected architects, designers and facility professionals who were asked to name the manufacturer they preferred when purchasing or recommending products in various product categories. Each manufacturer was judged on the aesthetics, the reliability, the value, and the customer service associated with its product line for each category.

Steelcase was ranked the top brand in the categories of casegoods, computer support furniture, conference tables, desks & credenzas, furniture systems, movable walls, storage & filing, and training tables.

“Steelcase is very proud to continue to be recognized as a favorite brand in these varying product categories,” said Jim Keane, president of Steelcase group. “This validation by architects, designers and facility managers underscores our ongoing commitment to developing products that enable workers to truly love how they work.”

About Steelcase Inc.
Steelcase provides furniture, services and insights to help people have a better work experience, and to help companies and organizations create inspiring spaces with a maximum impact on performance and a minimum impact on the environment. A Michigan-based company that has been serving customers for nearly a century, Steelcase leads the global office furniture industry with $3.4 billion in annual revenue.

Contact:
Laura Muyskens
616.247.2747
lmuysken@steelcase.com