UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in
its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if Other than the Registrant)
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April 6, 2011
Dear Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important Annual
Meeting of Shareholders of Myers Industries, Inc., to be held on April 29, 2011. 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. 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
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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