HLF Furniture's new Metropole(TM) line puts "cool" into corporate furniture.

For more information, contact Harold Becker, (734) 697-3000, hbecker@hlffurniture.com

November 1, 2000. Belleville, MI. HLF Furniture, a leader in worksurface-based office systems, announced today a dramatic new line of executive office furniture, Metropole. Designed especially for private offices and boardrooms, Metropole combines tradition with a sense of style.

Metropole is ideal furniture for elegant office settings because it updates the look of traditional wood and brings "cool" into the corporate world. "Metropole is designed to stand up to daily office needs, and the look will easily stand the test of time, "said Harold Becker, Executive Vice President of HLF Furniture.

Metropole incorporates classic arches and accents them in a unique, contemporary fashion. Doors with soft contours and drawers with stainless steel pulls are a sample of how Metropole turns traditional into contemporary. Metropole has all of the quality construction of traditional wood executive furniture with a touch of today's great new looks. It's a perfect example of HLF Furniture's continued commitment to innovative yet affordable design.

The Metropole line offers a complete collection of executive office furniture.

It includes:

• Desks, credenzas, returns/bridges;

• Hutches, modular pedestals, tops;

• Bookcases, lateral files, wardrobes; and

• Conference furniture.

Metropole is available in two rich, traditional finishes - maple and cherry.

About HLF

HLF Furniture employs a unique design approach to office furniture: worksurface-based office systems. This system gives customers the ability to tailor office design to meet both individual and complete office needs. HLF Furniture continues to live up to its goal of "Form, Function and Affordability in Office Furniture."

HLF Furniture is represented by a national network of authorized dealers. More information on HLF Furniture can be found at www.hlffurniture.com or by calling Harold Becker at (734) 697-3000.

HLF Furniture's new Components(TM) line brings interior architecture to office furniture.

For more information, contact Harold Becker, (734) 697-3000, hbecker@hlffurniture.com

November 1, 2000. Belleville, MI. HLF Furniture, a leader in worksurface-based office systems, announced today an exciting new line of office furniture, Components. It allows customers to create an eye-catching interior architecture for the office by combining high style with modern function.

Components is perfect for companies that want to bring high-tech elements to their office settings. By choosing from organic furniture shapes, companies can produce an office environment that is flexible, mobile, and fun. "Components makes contemporary styling affordable," said Harold Becker, Executive Vice President of HLF Furniture. "This is a simple way for customers to create an office setting with a unique look that functions in a unique manner," added Becker. "Components is great for fast growing companies like technology start ups, design firms and entertainment companies. It's really for anyone who wants to make a statement but stay within a budget."

Components brings together the special qualities of different materials including steel, wood, and plastic to create the structural elements for worksurfaces, support, storage, screens and accessories. Specific pieces include privacy screens, mobile storage and docking stations. When all the pieces come together, it builds a distinct interior architecture for any office setting. Components is another example of why HLF Furniture continues to be well known for making innovative, affordable and attractive office furniture.

About HLF

HLF Furniture employs a unique design approach to office furniture: worksurface-based office systems. This system gives customers the ability to tailor office design to meet both individual and complete office needs. HLF Furniture continues to live up to its goal of "Form, Function and Affordability in Office Furniture."

HLF Furniture is represented by a national network of authorized dealers. More information on HLF Furniture can be found at www.hlffurniture.com or by calling Harold Becker at (734) 697-3000.