Exhibit 99.1

                     STEELCASE ACQUIRES SOFTCARE INNOVATIONS

    - ACQUISITION WILL EXPAND COMPANY'S HEALTHCARE FURNISHINGS PORTFOLIO AND
                ABILITY TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS -

     GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Steelcase Inc.
(NYSE: SCS), a global manufacturer of office environments, today announced that
it has acquired Softcare Innovations Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of
healthcare furnishings, with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario. Steelcase also
acquired Softcare's sister company in Waterloo, DJRT Manufacturing Inc.

     The acquisition of the Softcare companies is part of Steelcase's strategy
to grow its new healthcare division, Nurture by Steelcase. Softcare has a
portfolio of patient room casegoods and healthcare seating products that will
expand Nurture's ability to provide holistic solutions for its customers.

     "Softcare and Nurture are a natural fit," said Michael Love, president of
Nurture by Steelcase. "We've already integrated healthcare-related products and
services from Steelcase companies under the Nurture umbrella. Softcare, with one
of the broadest product offerings of any healthcare manufacturer, is a welcome
addition to this new family. They are focused on markets and price points that
complement our existing product lines."

     "Steelcase launched Nurture to improve the healthcare experience for
patients, caregivers and care partners by creating environments that are more
conducive to healing. The acquisition of Softcare is one step in the process to
accomplish that goal," said James P. Hackett, president and chief executive
officer of Steelcase Inc. "Softcare's ongoing interaction with designers,
architects and healthcare facilities management supports Steelcase's commitment
to understand and meet customer needs."

     Softcare's innovative product portfolio will be available through
authorized Steelcase dealers in addition to Softcare's existing network of
dealers and sales representatives. Softcare will remain headquartered in
Waterloo and will continue to market products under its current name, and its
current management team will remain in charge of day-to-day operations.

     "Joining Steelcase provides Softcare with an enhanced opportunity to
compete in the marketplace," said Tony Beckley, who will be vice president,
design for Softcare. Added Rob Way, who will be Softcare vice president, sales
and operations, "We are extremely proud of the dedicated people who helped build
Softcare into a strong company and made it an attractive partner for Steelcase.
We look forward to serving our markets and customers as part of the Nurture
organization."

     About Steelcase Inc.

     Steelcase, the global leader in the office furniture industry, helps people
have a better work experience by providing products, services and insights into
the ways people work. The company designs and manufactures architecture,
furniture and technology products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand
Rapids, Michigan, Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) serves customers through a network of
more than 800 independent dealers and approximately 13,000 employees worldwide.
Fiscal 2006 revenue was $2.9 billion. Learn more at http://www.steelcase.com .

SOURCE  Steelcase Inc.
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