69488--3/17/2008--MYERS_INDUSTRIES

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We incur inherent risks associated with our strategic growth initiatives. We may not realize the improved operating results that we anticipate from past acquisitions or from acquisitions we may make in the future and we may experience difficulties in integrating the acquired businesses or may inherit significant liabilities related to such businesses. Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by a downturn in the general markets or the general economic environment. We operate in a very competitive business environment. The results of operations for our Lawn and Garden Segment are influenced by weather conditions. Our operations depend on our ability to maintain continuous, uninterrupted production at our manufacturing facilities, which are subject to physical and other risks that could disrupt production. We derive a portion of our revenues from direct and indirect sales outside the United States and are subject to the risks of doing business in foreign countries. We are a supplier to North American automotive original equipment manufacturers, a highly cyclical industry dependent on the overall strength of consumer demand for cars and light trucks. Our future performance depends in part on our ability to develop and market new products if there are changes in technology, regulatory requirements or competitive processes. We may not be successful in protecting our intellectual property rights, including our unpatented proprietary know-how and trade secrets, or in avoiding claims that we infringed on the intellectual property rights of others. If we are unable to meet future capital requirements, our business may be adversely affected. Future claims, litigation and regulatory actions could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to conduct our business. Current and future environmental and other governmental laws and requirements could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to conduct our business. Environmental regulations specific to plastic products and containers could adversely affect our ability to conduct our business.

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