8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):                                 July 21, 2014                                

          WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.          

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-8399 (Commission File Number)    31-1189815 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio (Address of principal executive offices) 43085 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:                             (614) 438-3210                         

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 21, 2014, Worthington Industries Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Andy Rose has been promoted to executive vice president in recognition of his expanded leadership role and contributions to the Company over the last 5 1/2 years.

Rose joined Worthington Industries in December 2008 as chief financial officer, a position he will continue to hold. During his tenure, he has played a central role in developing corporate strategy, designing and executing the Company’s acquisition plan and driving efficiencies as part of the broader Transformation. Worthington Industries has acquired 15 companies for a total of $650 million and raised over $1 billion in the capital markets under Rose’s leadership.

A copy of the news release issued by the Company on July 21, 2014 announcing the promotion of Mr. Rose is included with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)-(c)	Not applicable.
(d)	Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on July 21, 2014

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: July 23, 2014	By:		/s/ Dale T. Brinkman
			Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President –
			Administration, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Worthington Elevates Rose to Executive Vice President

COLUMBUS, OH – July 21, 2014 -- Worthington Industries Inc. (NYSE: WOR) Chairman and CEO John McConnell announced today that Andy Rose has been promoted to executive vice president in recognition of his expanded leadership role and contributions to the Company over the last 5 1/2 years.

Rose joined Worthington Industries in December 2008 as chief financial officer, a position he will continue to hold. During his tenure, he has played a central role in developing corporate strategy, designing and executing the Company’s acquisition plan and driving efficiencies as part of the broader Transformation. Worthington Industries has acquired 15 companies for a total of $650 million and raised over $1 billion in the capital markets under Rose’s leadership.

About Worthington Industries

Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metals manufacturing company with 2014 fiscal year sales of $3.1 billion. The Columbus, Ohio based company is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured metal products, such as propane, oxygen, refrigerant and industrial cylinders, hand torches, camping cylinders, scuba tanks, compressed natural gas storage cylinders, helium balloon kits and exploration, recovery and production tanks for global energy markets; custom-engineered open and enclosed cabs and operator stations for heavy mobile equipment; laser welded blanks; steel pallets and racks; and through joint ventures, suspension grid systems for concealed and lay-in panel ceilings, current and past model automotive service stampings and light gauge steel framing for commercial and residential construction. Worthington employs approximately 10,000 people and operates 79 facilities in 10 countries.

Safe Harbor Statement

The company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the Act").  Statements by the Company which are not historical information constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act.  All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.