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UNITED STATES

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LOGO

March 28, 2012

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 27, 2012. Your Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR all of the proposals on the agenda.

Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you own. 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,

/s/ John C. Orr

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.

If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting

your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,

INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED

TOLL-FREE, at 1-888-750-5834.

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