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) May 4, 2009

MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio		1-8524		34-0778636
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1293 South Main Street, Akron, OH		44301
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code (330) 253-5592

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

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On May 4, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing that it is reviewing strategic options to better align certain businesses in its Automotive and Custom Segment with the Company’s long-term performance and growth strategies. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

99

Press Release by the Company dated May 4, 2009.

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.