Corporate Express Chief Science Officer to Discuss Sustainability Issues Impacting California Businesses at Open House, Ergonomics and Sustainability Fair

Business Wire, April 9, 2008

Prototype of Isuzu's Diesel Hybrid-Electric Delivery Truck Being Added to Corporate Express' Delivery Fleet will be Unveiled at the Fair

BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Corporate Express US Inc.:

WHAT: Corporate Express US Inc., a leading global supplier of office products, is hosting an Open House, Ergonomics & Sustainability Fair for its customers in southern California. Hundreds of Corporate Express customers will attend the event to learn more about ways they can implement more sustainable practices and introduce more environmentally friendly products into their businesses. They will also be able to see first-hand the breadth of environmentally friendly office products and solutions that are available from Corporate Express.

Roger McFadden, chief science officer, will discuss meeting the challenges of practicing sustainability with green chemistry and design for the environment principles. He will also provide a glimpse into the future of sustainable cleaning products and processes. McFadden developed Corporate Express' exclusive line of Sustainable Earth[R] cleaning products, which are manufactured with less harsh ingredients, helping keep toxic chemicals out of the air, water and soil.

A prototype diesel hybrid-electric delivery truck from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. will be available at the event. Corporate Express' unveiling of this vehicle marks the company's first step toward adding Isuzu hybrid-electric vehicles to its U.S. delivery fleet, with the ultimate goals of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and minimizing environmental impact.

The show will also feature vendor displays including eco-conscious product choices in all office product categories, environmentally friendly and ergonomic furniture and demonstrations of Sustainable Earth cleaning products.

WHERE: Corporate Express US Facility 16501 Trojan Way La Mirada, California

WHEN: Thursday, April 10, 2008

* 10 a.m.: Show opens

* 10 a.m.: Diesel hybrid-electric unveiling

* 10:30 a.m.: Roger McFadden, chief science officer, presentation (45 minutes)

WHO: Roger McFadden, chief science officer for Corporate Express

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

* Video images of prototype diesel hybrid delivery truck

* Interview with Corporate Express' chief science officer, Roger McFadden, about sustainable practices and products and issues facing businesses today

* Showcase images of environmentally friendly office products