Corporate Profile for Myers Industries, Inc., dated Feb. 15, 2002

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Published Date:   Feb. 15, 2002

Company Name:     Myers Industries, Inc.

Address:          1293 South Main Street
                  Akron, OH 44301

Main Telephone
 Number:          330/253-5592

Internet Home 
 Page Address
  (URL)           www.myersind.com

Chief Executive
 Officer:         Stephen E. Myers

Chief Financial
 Officer:         Gregory J. Stodnick

Investor Relations
 Contact:         Max R. Barton II
 Business number: 330/761-6106
 E-mail address:  mbarton@po.myersind.com

Public Relations
 Contact:         Max R. Barton II
 Business number: 330/761-6106
 E-mail address:  mbarton@po.myersind.com

Industry:         Diversified Manufacturing / Distribution

Trading Symbol/    
 Exchange:        NYSE:MYE

    Company description: Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets. We are an international leader in reusable plastic containers and North America's leading manufacturer of plastic flower planters. Other principal product lines include plastic storage and organization containers, plastic storage tanks, engineered 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 undervehicle repair industry in the United States. Our distribution products range from tire balancers and alignment systems to valve caps and other consumable service supplies.
    Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Myers encompasses: 25 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, 43 domestic and five international distribution branches, more than 20,000 products, and more than 4,100 employees. Founded in 1933 and public since 1971, Myers Industries is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MYE.
    2000 Financial Information: Net sales -- $652.7 million; Net Income -- $24.0 million; Net Income Per Share -- $1.01.