Myers names executive VP, COO

June 23, 2009

Myers Industries Inc. has named David Knowles executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Knowles will be responsible for all manufacturing and distribution operations, sales, marketing, research and development and supply chain functions.

He brings to Myers "an extensive operating background in the plastic materials and specialty products arena," says Myers CEO and President John Orr.

Since 2003, Mr. Knowles has seved as CEO and president of Aristech Acrylics LLC, a
manufacturer of continuously cast acrylic sheet and solid surface products used in diverse
applications like bathtubs, hot tubs, signage, countertops and more.