Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions The Company acquired Plasticos Novel do Nordeste S. A. ("Novel"), a Brazil-based designer and also manufacturer of reusable plastic crates and totes used for closed-loop shipping and storage, effective as of July 1, 2012. Novel produces a diverse range of plastic industrial safety products. With strong relationships with major international companies in its markets, Novel complements Myers Industries' existing material handling business in Brazil and aligns with the Company's geographic growth strategy. The purchase price was $27.5 million, which includes the assumption of debt outstanding as of the acquisition date, assumed liabilities and is subject to post-closing adjustments. The Company borrowed from its credit facility at the end of the second quarter 2012 to fund the Novel acquisition in early July. Novel's 2012 net sales are projected to be approximately $38 million. The results of Novel will be integrated into our Material Handling Segment as of July 1, 2012. The Company is currently assessing the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired. The acquisition of Novel was determined not to be significant in accordance with SEC regulations and does not require separate pro-forma financial disclosure. In July 2011, the Company acquired tooling assets and intellectual property for a new reusable plastic container used in producing, shipping and processing bulk natural cheese from Material Improvements L.P. The total purchase price was $5.7 million, comprised of a $1.1 million cash payment and $4.6 million contingent consideration. The allocation of purchase price included $0.3 million of property, plant and equipment, amortizable intangible assets, which included $1.3 million in technology and $0.2 million for trade name, and $3.9 million in goodwill. These assets and liabilities incurred were recorded at estimated fair value as of the date of the acquisition using primarily level 3 inputs. The operating results of the business acquired have been included in our Material Handling Segment since the date of acquisition.

Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

The Company acquired Plasticos Novel do Nordeste S. A. ("Novel"), a Brazil-based designer and also manufacturer of reusable plastic crates and totes used for closed-loop shipping and storage, effective as of July 1, 2012. Novel produces a diverse range of plastic industrial safety products. With strong relationships with major international companies in its markets, Novel complements Myers Industries' existing material handling business in Brazil and aligns with the Company's geographic growth strategy. The purchase price was $27.5 million, which includes the assumption of debt outstanding as of the acquisition date, assumed liabilities and is subject to post-closing adjustments. The Company borrowed from its credit facility at the end of the second quarter 2012 to fund the Novel acquisition in early July. Novel's 2012 net sales are projected to be approximately $38 million. The results of Novel will be integrated into our Material Handling Segment as of July 1, 2012. The Company is currently assessing the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired. The acquisition of Novel was determined not to be significant in accordance with SEC regulations and does not require separate pro-forma financial disclosure.

In July 2011, the Company acquired tooling assets and intellectual property for a new reusable plastic container used in producing, shipping and processing bulk natural cheese from Material Improvements L.P. The total purchase price was $5.7 million, comprised of a $1.1 million cash payment and $4.6 million contingent consideration. The allocation of purchase price included $0.3 million of property, plant and equipment, amortizable intangible assets, which included $1.3 million in technology and $0.2 million for trade name, and $3.9 million in goodwill. These assets and liabilities incurred were recorded at estimated fair value as of the date of the acquisition using primarily level 3 inputs. The operating results of the business acquired have been included in our Material Handling Segment since the date of acquisition.