Steelcase Recognized as Top Office Furniture Manufacturer in Contract Magazine's 2003 Subscriber Survey

Furniture World Magazine

Steelcase Inc.an international work effectiveness company whose offerings enhance the quality of people's lives in work environments, announced that it received the top ranking in seven categories in the 2003 Contract Subscriber Survey. The survey sample consisted of 900 interior designers, architects, and furniture dealers randomly asked to name the top manufacturers they considered when purchasing or recommending products in a variety of categories. Themanufacturers were judged on the aesthetics, dependability, value, and customer service associated with their product lines for each category. Steelcase was ranked the top brand in the categories of casegoods, computer support furniture, conference tables, desks and credenzas, furniture systems, filing and storage, guest/occasional seating and stacking, ganging seating. Steelcase also ranked among the top three manufacturers in the accessories, ergonomic seating, moveable walls and training tables categories. "Steelcase is honored to be acknowledged by our peers in the architectural, interior design and facility management industries as the manufacturer of choice in so many categories," said Jan Carlson, Steelcase director of product development. "This is truly a testament to our product design strategy and our ongoing effort to develop a product portfolio that improves comfort and effectiveness in the workplace." 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 http://www.steelcase.com .