Affordable and Versatile Pieces Enhance Home Office or Workspace Decor NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office products and services, is expanding desk and workspace selections under its Brenton Studio(TM) and Eastleigh(TM) private office furniture brands to offer customers the best selection of stylish, versatile and affordable furniture for the home and office workspaces. The expanded furniture lines complement OfficeMax's growing collection of innovative private brand products that also include the DiVOGA(TM), [IN]PLACE(TM), INFUSE(TM) and TUL®. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/officemax/42140/ (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100201/MM44207 ) Introduced in 2009, Brenton Studio and Eastleigh collections feature state-of-the-art designs ranging from contemporary to traditional to country cottage that are priced competitively to appeal to style-conscious, value-driven consumers. "Our customers are seeking more stylish, creative home and office furniture options that align with their personality. As a result, OfficeMax has developed the new private brands Brenton Studio and Eastleigh that offer design and product quality our customers desire at a compelling price point," said Ryan Vero, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer for OfficeMax. "In 2010, we plan to continue to seek innovative opportunities to offer new private brands that meet our customers' evolving needs and help them do their best work." Brenton Studio offers transitional and contemporary styles to create a modern and custom look emphasizing unique design touches, quality materials, and attractive hardware that work well in large and small spaces. OfficeMax recently added three new collections - Zentra, Merido and Evanti Collections - under the Brenton Studio brand that also includes the Trulux, Britara and Trovato Office-In-A-Box collections first introduced in June 2009. The Zentra Collection emphasizes a sleek design look accentuated by silver metal frames and tempered glass. The Merido Collection features a dark espresso wood frame and clear glass shelves finished with satin silver metal trim for an extraordinary modern look. The Evanti Collection uses glossy black metal, fashionable chrome accents and clear glass that creates an ultra-modern look. Eastleigh offers traditional and country cottage styles to create a warm and cozy workspace with beautiful details and elaborate carvings. Eastleigh's Charlotte Lane writing desk features classic design elements with attention to detail and rich mahogany tones while Eastleigh's The Lighthouse writing desk offers a country cottage look, complete with antiqued knobs and distressed wood. The Brenton Studio and Eastleigh furniture brands are available for purchase at OfficeMax stores nationwide and online. Customers can find a nearby store by using the OfficeMax's store locator. About OfficeMax OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE:OMX) is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office equipment. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and office furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 30,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 1,000 stores. For more information, visit OfficeMax.com. OfficeMax Media Contacts Investor Contact Bill Bonner Jennifer Rook Mike Steele 630.864.6066 630.864.6057 630.864.6826 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100201/MM44207 http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/officemax/42140DATASOURCE: OfficeMax Inc. CONTACT: OfficeMax Media Contacts, Bill Bonner, +1-630-864-6066, Jennifer Rook, +1-630-864-6057, Investor Contact, Mike Steele, +1-630-864-6826 Web Site: http://www.officemax.com/

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