UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

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April 14, 2009

Dear Shareholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy material for the important Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Myers Industries, Inc. on April 30, 2009. Enclosed is a brief supplement to those materials. Your Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote in favor of all proposals on the agenda.

Your vote is important. If you have not done so already, please vote by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card today. Your prompt response will help avoid the expense of further solicitation.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,

John C. Orr
President and Chief Executive Officer