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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99(b)


Myers Industries Completes French Acquisition

AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 4, 1999--Myers Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MYE) today announced it
has completed the acquisition of Allibert Equipment, the plastic material
handling division of Sommer Allibert, a publicly traded French company.

"We establish an immediate and significant international presence for our
Company with this acquisition," said Stephen E. Myers, president and CEO. "The
purchase provides us with excellent competitive tools for sustainable long-term
growth."

Jean Paul Lesage, managing director of Allibert Equipment, will continue to lead
Myers' new European operations.

Myers Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of polymer and metal products for
industrial, commercial, and consumer markets, and the largest wholesale
distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies for the tire service and
automotive underbody repair industry in the United States.

Contact:

     Myers Industries, Inc.
     Gregory J. Stodnick, 330/253-5592
     Vice President, Finance