Worthington to Present at Davenport & Company Metals and Mining Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that it will participate in the Davenport & Company Metals and Mining Conference on Thursday, November 5, 2009, in New York City. Andy Rose, vice president and chief financial officer for Worthington Industries will present at 9:50 a.m. Eastern Standard Time at the Grand Hyatt New York. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available at www.WorthingtonIndustries.com and will be archived for 90 days.

Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metals manufacturing company with annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion. The Columbus, Ohio based company is North America’s premier value added steel processor and a leader in manufactured metal products such as light gauge steel framing for commercial and residential construction; framing systems and stairs for mid-rise buildings; pressure cylinder products such as propane, oxygen and helium tanks, hand torches, camping cylinders, and scuba tanks; current and past model automotive service stampings; metal ceiling grid systems; steel pallets and racks; and laser welded blanks. Worthington employs approximately 6,400 people and operates 63 facilities in 10 countries.

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