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PolyVision Receives First and Only International McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC)
Cradle to Cradle™ Certification
Recognition follows U.S. Cradle to Cradle certification of whiteboards and ceramicsteel surface

Suwanee , GA (November 15, 2006) – PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company (NYSE:SCS) and the world leader in visual communication products, today received the first and only international Cradle to Cradle certification for its new e³ environmental ceramicsteel™ surface. The new designation marks the first Cradle to Cradle certification of any product in Europe and directly follows PolyVision’s U.S. Cradle to Cradle Silver certification for its Premium Whiteboards featuring e³ environmental ceramicsteel surface.

The launch of Cradle to Cradle certified whiteboards with e³ environmental ceramicsteel surface signals another milestone in PolyVision’s global program to meet or exceed local environmental regulations. The whiteboards marry the design, quality, and durability of PolyVision products with environmental responsibility.

“Launching the first Cradle to Cradle Certified whiteboard is part of PolyVision’s continuing commitment to the environment and a key part of our eVision™ product development strategy,” said Mike Dunn, President and CEO of PolyVision. “PolyVision is dedicated to taking the lead in the development and distribution of products that comply with the evolving ecological interests and requirements of today’s workplace. Everyone has a duty to be environmentally responsible and we are thrilled to be leading the industry in this important initiative.”

Cradle to Cradle certification focuses on the characteristics of sustainable materials, products and systems. The certification process places a major emphasis on the human and ecological health impacts of a product’s ingredients, as well as on the ability of that product to be truly recycled or safely composted. The quality of energy used to create a product, water quantity and quality, and social responsibility also are essential sustainability characteristics and focus areas in this certification process.

Edge™, an example of the new Cradle to Cradle certified whiteboard line, will be showcased at the Greenbuild tradeshow, booth 501, in Denver, Colorado.

About e³ environmental ceramicsteel surface
The new e³ environmental ceramicsteel surface is the first and only ecologically intelligent whiteboard surface to receive Cradle to Cradle certification. e³ delivers the properties of PolyVision’s best selling writing surface,
P³ ceramicsteel ®, and complies with Cradle to Cradle Silver certification criteria. Features of
e³ environmental ceramicsteel include:

• Forever Warranty on the surface
• Outstanding durability
• Superior visibility
• Exceptionally smooth writing and erasing
• Resistance to chemicals, fire, stains, bacteria, scratches, and graffiti
• Cradle to Cradle Silver certification

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.