Myers Industries names David Knowles as COO

ERJ staff report (DS)

Akron, Ohio -- Myers Industries, Inc. has named David B. Knowles, 48, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Knowles will be responsible for all manufacturing and distribution operations, sales, marketing, research and development and supply chain functions.

Since 2003, Mr. Knowles was President and Chief Executive Officer of Aristech Acrylics LLC, a manufacturer of continuously cast acrylic sheet. Prior to that, he was Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell's Performance Products business. From 1991 to 2000, Mr. Knowles advanced through various positions with the former M.A. Hanna Company (now PolyOne Corporation), including Director, Corporate Development; Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and Development; and finally Executive Vice President and President of the company's $500 million resin distribution business.

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. The Company reported 2008 net sales of $867.8 million

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Press release from Myers Industries