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STEELCASE TEAMS WITH ATLAS ERGONOMICS
GRAND HAVEN, Michigan, April 13, 2004 -- Atlas Ergonomics, LLC (Grand Haven, Michigan) announced that it has entered into a relationship with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCI) to offer ergonomic based services to select Steelcase clients and dealers.
Atlas combines web-based software and hands-on support, providing a cost effective system to assess risk factors, identify solutions, tailor the office to each individual, and monitor success. The goal is to provide a bridge between having office ergonomic products and seeing tangible and measurable benefits from their effective use. The system is data driven and is ideal for high churn or multi-shift environments. Atlas can provide turnkey service or provide an infrastructure to be used by a client's own resources.
"We have consistently shown that combining the right products with a system that supports effective user application provides tangible benefits," said Jim Landsman, President of Atlas Ergonomics. "Often, the solution to an employee's discomfort is within arm's reach. We help bridge the gap between the investment in products and obtaining measurable gains that can be sustained by every employee."
"We have done extensive user centered research to determine how we can help people work more effectively. The result is innovative product features that provide real ergonomic benefits. The relationship with Atlas will provide clients with an opportunity to better leverage the investment they've make in those products and their overall office environment," says Jack Tanis, Director of Applied Research.
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC helps corporate customers reduce medical and worker's compensation claims, and improved productivity. The service is uniquely comprehensive, data driven, and not only focuses on reducing the costs of the problem, but also the costs of the solutions. Atlas Ergonomics provides turnkey support or can provide current corporate resources individual services including risk assessment, identification of solutions, furniture marking and fitting, employee training, and the monitoring of risk. Atlas Ergonomics is located in Grand Haven, Michigan, and additional information can be found at www.atlasergo.com.
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 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 2003 revenue was approximately $2.6 billion. Steelcase Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 900 locations, manufacturing facilities in over 50 locations and approximately 16,000 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.