1 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – 12-13 September 2007 Rick Buckley President Facility Supplies Corporate Express US Analyst Meeting Denver –

1CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – 12-13 September 2007

Rick BuckleyPresident Facility Supplies

Corporate Express US Analyst Meeting Denver – 12-13 September 2007


“Safe Harbour” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements included in this press release, which are not historical facts are forward-lookingstatements made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities LitigationReform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Corporate Express and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to industry conditions, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, competition, risks in integrating new businesses, currency fluctuations, and the other risks described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2007. As a result, the actual results of operations or financial conditions of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.


Facility Supplies Market

• Large Market $24.8 Billion US

• Growing–Increased importance on clean & healthy environment

• Competitive Landscape– Largely, small to mid sized Independents– Regional Distributors– Buy side & Marketing Distribution Groups– Limited National Distributors – FS is just add on component to primary business– OP competitors sell FS at convenience level– Most suppliers lack sophistication in systems and distribution– Little interest shown on improving supply chain management

• Customer Interest– Understanding costs and control– Increasing productivity – labor and turnover costs high– Training for cleaners– Safe, green, housekeeping supplies– Increasing interest in the supply chain

• Movement toward Green and Sustainable housekeeping from Government, Educational, and Healthcare Markets


Corporate Express - History in FS

2007 • Distributing Coastwide Lab chemicals nationally• Built laboratory in Colorado• Expanded FS sales personnel• Developed Strategic Account FS Team

2006• Coastwide Labs acquired • FS Business President hired• Hired dedicated Category Manager• Developed FS Purchasing Team• First FS enhanced DC opened

2005• First FS acquisition made• First Strategic Account win

2004• Published first CE FS catalog and hired Facility Supplies Specialists • Developed direct vendor relationships


Why Facilities for CE?

• Current FS distributors do little to address supply chain costs

• No dominant FS competitors in Strategic Account market

• CE electronic order system well beyond industry

• Not dependent on OP to earn significant FS business– Microsoft, Boeing, Best Buy, US Air

• Infrastructure largely in place


Infrastructure - Largely in Place

• Customers – No special set up required for existing clients– Billing already established– Reporting data all collected

• E-Way & eCommerce Ordering– Same system– Additional products easily added

• Warehousing/Occupancy– Just another line or box– Some modifications being made in new buildings

Recessed floors in chemical storage room Aerosol cages Higher ceilings for more vertical storage Training & product demonstration centers

• Delivery– Most product goes out on standard vehicles – Some larger vehicles being acquired for bulk deliveries

• CEC– Added FS training modules– Developed FS Specialties/Chemicals Group

• OP Sales Team– Creates interest at customer level - allows for faster access for FS Specialist


Value Proposition for Facilities

To use Corporate Express’ well developedsupply chain management expertise to assist

customers in lowering the cost of facility supplies procurement, provide outstanding service, and deliver solution based products that promote

sustainability, our environment, and are safe for the people who use them.


Why CE for FS Buyers?

• Reduces Supply Chain Costs– One source to contact– Electronic ordering system– Fewer receivings– Consistent paperwork– One invoice– Detailed reporting– Just in Time Product reduces

Storage Damage Obsolescence Shrinkage

– Managed relationship reduces time spent with multiple vendors

• Standardized Products help manage Risks – Key in FS• Full product and service offering for targeted businesses• Able to deliver Green & Sustainable products to meet objectives


Single Accountable Source for Business Needs

One Accountable Source

Leverage with other Lines of Business

Office Products

CEBI Doc & Print Management

CE Promotional Marketing

Facility Supplies

The Customer


Chemicals & Floor Pads

Waste Containers, Carts, Signage, Mops, etc

Towels and Tissue, Soap

Towels and Tissue

Hand Soaps

Key Supplier Partners in Market

Chemicals

Chemicals

Can Liners

Supplier partners historically control channel;protective of current distribution

Trend toward Private Label, especially in Chemicals


Facility Supplies Category Mix

Industry Average Mix


Key Categories & Product Mix for Industry

Chemicals – 34%

• Disinfectants• Glass Cleaners• Multi-purpose Cleaner• Floor Strippers & Waxes• Carpet Cleaners• Soaps – Hand• Dilution Centers

Paper – 30%

• Towels – Rolls & Folded• Tissue – Facial & Toilet• Wipers• Napkins• Feminine Hygiene


Key Categories & Product Mix for Industry (cont.)

Equipment – 8%

• Vacuums• Buffers• Floor Cleaners• Service

Liners – 8%

• Trash Bags

Facility Supply General – 11%

• Mops, Brooms, & Buckets• Waste Containers & Baskets• Signage & Carts• Floor Mats• Gloves

Break Room – 8%

• Plates, Cups, & Utensils


Acquisition of Coastwide Labs

• Acquired 16 months ago

• Well respected “Thought Leaders” in the industry

• Innovator in designing cleaning chemicals; since 2004 focused on safe (Green) and Sustainable products

• Developed a complete line of Products called Sustainable Earth (SE)– High performing products as good or better than traditional products

most generally used– Safe for the people using them and those that come in contact with the

chemicals– Designed to be planet friendly and promotes sustainability throughout

it’s development, distribution, use, and disposal– Priced to be no more that conventionally used chemicals

• Sustainable Earth very successful differentiator


Sustainable Earth Chemical Line

• Research and Testing Lab in Colorado

• Sustainable Earth launch Q4• Extensive training for Facility

Supplies Sales Team• Targeted markets focused on

Environmentally sensitive products– Strategic customers with Sustainable

initiatives– Building Service Contractors – Education – Healthcare– Retail– Government – Federal, city, county,

state


Sustainable Earth Launch Support

• SE Websitehttp://www.sustainable-earth.com/

• Ads placed in Trade Journals

• Featured in BusinessWeek article

• Brochures, training materials, product catalogues and sales support material completed

• Presence at major trade shows(ISSA – International Sanitary Supply Assn) with direct marketing to key attendees


Facility Supplies Value to CE

• Facility Supplies represents relatively high revenue growth opportunities for CE while leveraging existing infrastructure and client relationships.

• Sustainable Earth enhances Corporate Express’ environmental conscience to our associates, the communities in which we operate, and our clients.


Thank you.

Productivity in your hands.

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1 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – 12-13 September 2007 Rick Buckley President Facility Supplies Corporate Express US Analyst Meeting Denver –