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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April 13, 2011
Dear Shareholder:
The important Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Myers Industries, Inc., scheduled for April 29,
2011, is fast approaching. 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. To ensure that your shares are represented at the Meeting, please take a
moment to vote your shares TODAY. You can vote by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing,
dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
Thank you for your support.
Very truly yours,
John C. Orr
President and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Executive Officer
IMPORTANT — TIME IS SHORT!
You can also 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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