USA – Fortune Magazine has recognized Steelcase as one of its 2019 “World’s Most Admired Companies” ranking, earning the first spot in the Home Equipment and Furnishings Industry category.

Fortune’s rankings are published each year and reflect the observations and opinions of executives, directors and analysts from a total of 680 companies in 30 countries. Respondents rate their industry peers and competitors on nine criteria: Innovation, People Management, Use of Corporate Assets, Social Responsibility, Quality of Management, Financial Soundness, Long-term Investment Value, Quality of Products/Services and Global Competitiveness. Steelcase received high scores in the Innovation, Social Responsibility, Quality of Management, Financial Soundness and Quality of Products/Services categories.

“This recognition reflects the caliber of our employees around the world, whose commitment, creativity and innovation delight our customers every day,” said Jim Keane, President and CEO of Steelcase.

More information on the World’s Most Admired Companies can be found at http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/