UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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its Charter)
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March 30, 2011
Dear Shareholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Myers
Industries, Inc. to be held on April 29, 2011. Your Board of Directors recommends that
shareholders vote FOR Proposals 1-3 on the agenda and FOR one year relating to the frequency for
holding the non-binding advisory vote on say-on-pay.
Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you own. Please also note that recent
changes to voting rules approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission have increased the
importance of voter participation. Your broker does not have the discretion to vote your shares on
Proposals 1, 3 and 4 without your specific instructions.
Please take the time to vote your shares today—by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing,
dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Very truly yours,
John C. Orr
President and Chief Executive Officer
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
Remember, you can vote your shares by telephone or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.
Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
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