Myers Industries Honored With Deal Maker Award

    AKRON, Ohio--Jan. 26, 2001--In ceremonies held last night in Cleveland, Ohio Stephen E. Myers, president and chief executive officer of Myers Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MYE), accepted a corporate "deal maker" award from the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The award cited Myers Industries for its achievements and growth through acquisitions. In accepting the award, Mr. Myers expressed appreciation to all Myers Industries' employees for their contributions to make the ventures successful.
    Beginning in April 1997, Myers acquired nine manufacturing companies and one wholesale distribution operation. Nearly half of the acquisitions are located outside the U.S. Myers Industries is one of only 23 companies honored since the award was created in 1997.
    The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is an international organization for professionals involved in middle-market corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions.
    Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of plastic and rubber products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets. Products range from reusable plastic containers and plastic flower planters to plastic storage and organization products, rubber OEM parts, rubber tire repair products, and custom rubber materials. The Company is also the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies for the tire service and automotive underbody repair industry in the United States. Myers has 25 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, 42 distribution branches in 31 states, more than 20,000 products, and nearly 4,500 employees. Myers Industries had net sales of $580.8 million in 1999. For more information, go to www.myersind.com.