Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

AKRON, Ohio--July 27, 2006--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today approved a 5 percent increase to the regular quarterly dividend of $0.05, payable October 2, 2006, to shareholders of record as of September 8, 2006. The board approved the dividend to be paid out of Surplus Capital and believes that it is important to continue a return to shareholders through the Company's dividend.

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. Visit www.myersind.com to learn more.