Myers Industries Announces Senior Management Promotions

"This new role for Mr. Incanno further underscores our commitment to seek and invest in strategic growth initiatives that create the greatest potential value for shareholders, customers and employees"

Todd Smith, to Vice President and General Manager, Distribution Segment
Joel Grant, to Vice President and General Manager, Material Handling Segment
Chris Koscho, to Vice President and General Manager, Lawn and Garden Segment
Salvatore Incanno, to Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Treasurer

Messrs. Smith, Grant, Koscho and Incanno exemplify the energy, talent and leadership skills necessary to continue building momentum for the Companya�s growth initiatives with its industry-leading businesses and brands.

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David B. Knowles said, aThe promotion of these talented leaders is a reflection of their contributions to creating value at every level of our company. They have done so through commitment to our key operating principles a" customer dedication, innovation, operations excellence, organization development and financial strength.a

Formerly Managing Directors, Smith, Grant and Koscho will continue to direct all operations of their respective segments.

In addition to his role as Corporate Treasurer, Incanno adds the responsibilities of business development. aThis new role for Mr. Incanno further underscores our commitment to seek and invest in strategic growth initiatives that create the greatest potential value for shareholders, customers and employees,a said Donald A. Merril, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. The Company is also the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel and undervehicle service industry in the U.S. The Company reported net sales from continuing operations of $701.8 million in 2009. Visit the web site at [ www.myersindustries.com ] to learn more.

Caution on Forward-Looking Statements: Statements in this release may include aforward-lookinga statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that is not of historical fact may be deemed "forward-looking" and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report and Form 10-K for the most recently ended year. Such reports are available from the Securities and Exchange Commissiona�s public reference facilities and its web site at [ http://www.sec.gov ], and from the Companya�s Investor Relations section of its web site, at [ http://www.myersindustries.com ]. Myers Industries undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, which speak only as of the date made.

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Myers Industries Announces Senior Management Promotions