For the six months ended June 30, 2004, net sales were $382,273,385, an increase of 15 percent from the $332,184,401 reported for the first half of 2003. Excluding favorable foreign currency translation of $9.7 million and contributions of $20.4 million from the acquisition of MRP and WEK, net sales increased $20.0 million or 6 percent for the six months. Net income was $14,959,297, an increase of 43 percent compared to $10,468,095 in 2003. Net income per share was $.49, an increase of 40 percent compared to $.35 for the same period last year. Favorable foreign currency translation added $276,000 or $.01 per share for the six months.

Stephen E. Myers, chairman and chief executive officer, stated, "Our performance for the second quarter and six months benefited from higher unit sales, improved pricing, and continued emphasis on operating efficiency in both of our business segments. These helped to offset the continued increase in the price for plastic resins used in our manufacturing segment."

Business Segment Overview
In the manufacturing segment, sales increased 19 percent for the second quarter and 16 percent for the six months, compared to 2003 results for the same periods. Excluding contributions from acquisitions in the manufacturing segment, sales would have increased 7 percent and 8 percent for the quarter and six months, respectively. During the quarter, improvements in the overall U. S. economy helped the segment to produce strong results throughout most major markets, particularly industrial, automotive, heavy truck, and horticulture.

Sales in the distribution segment increased 5 percent for the second quarter and 11 percent for the six months, compared to the same periods of 2003. In the second quarter, sales of supply items and equipment remained strong, driven by customers’ improved spending and demand for the newest equipment for vehicle service.

Debt & Cash Flow
As of June 30, 2004, total debt was $269.3 million compared to $272.2 million at March 31, 2004, and $233.6 million at June 30, 2003. On a trailing 12-month basis, excluding the costs of acquisitions, cash flow from disciplined working capital management allowed the Company to reduce long-term debt by $25.0 million. Debt as a percentage of total capitalization was 47 percent at June 30, 2004, compared to 46 percent at the same time last year.

About Myers Industries
Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets. The Company is also the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies for the tire, wheel, and undervehicle service industry in the U.S. Myers has 28 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, 39 domestic and five international distribution branches, and more than 4,800 employees. Myers Industries had record net sales of $661.1 million in 2003.

Forward-Looking Statements: Statements in this release may include "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that is not of historical fact may be deemed "forward-looking." These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many outside of the Company's control that could cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied. Factors include, but are not limited to: changes in the markets for the Company’s business segments, unanticipated downturn in business relationships with customers or their purchases from us, competitive pressures on sales and pricing, increases in raw material costs or other production costs, and further deterioration of economic and financial conditions in the United States and around the world. Myers Industries does not undertake to update forward-looking statements contained herein.