Steelcase Inc. Receives Seven Awards at NeoCon 2004

Steelcase Inc Receives Seven Awards at NeoCon 2004
NeoCon Awards Recognize Outstanding Product Design, Flexibility and Environmental Sensibility.

Steelcase today announced that the Steelcase family of companies were honored with seven Best of NeoCon 2004 awards, including the Best of Competition award and an Editor's Choice award. Products recognized range from a flexible furniture system and occasional tables to a variety of task and stackable seating currently exhibited at this year's NeoCon 2004 World's Trade Fair for Interior Design in Chicago.

"We are pleased to be recognized with these distinguished industry awards," said Jim Hackett, president and CEO of Steelcase Inc. "It affirms our goal to launch products that demonstrate our commitment to developing environmentally-se nsitive designs and flexible solutions that adapt to an individual's changing needs throughout the day."

The Best of NeoCon Awards recognize innovative and functional products that enhance the quality of life in the workplace. Contract Magazine, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and McMorrow Report.com sponsor the awards. Steelcase Inc. received a total of seven Best of NeoCon Awards, taking home the Best of Competition award, an Editor's Choice award, two Gold awards, and three Silver awards.