Myers Industries to List On New York Stock Exchange

    AKRON, Ohio--April 5, 2001--Myers Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MYE) announced today that it has applied to list the Company's stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Myers expects that its shares will commence trading on the NYSE on May 1, 2001. The Company has approximately 21.6 million shares of common stock outstanding that are currently traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) under the symbol "MYE," which will be retained. Until the changeover, Myers shares will continue to be traded on the AMEX.
    Stephen E. Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are a more international company than ever before, with leadership in several markets and a diverse range of products benefiting customers worldwide. We believe listing on the New York Stock Exchange will improve the liquidity of our stock to our shareholders and increase our visibility in the investment community. We look forward to the benefits of joining the world's largest and most highly regarded equities marketplace."
    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 domestic and five international distribution branches, more than 20,000 products, and nearly 4,400 employees. Myers Industries had net sales of $652.7 million in 2000. Visit www.myersind.com to learn more.

    Forward-Looking Statements: Statements in this release may include "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied. Any statement that is not of historical fact may be deemed to be a forward-looking statement. Myers Industries does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.