Exhibit 99.1

     Stoe Named COO of Worthington; Goussetis Becomes President of Cylinders

     COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2005--Worthington Industries'
(NYSE: WOR) Chairman and CEO John P. McConnell announced today the appointment
of George P. Stoe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Harry
A. Goussetis, Vice President of Human Resources, succeeds Stoe as President of
Worthington Cylinders.
     "George has done a tremendous job as president of our cylinder business
where he drove growth, productivity and safety," McConnell said. "We will put
his strong strategic and tactical skills to use across the company as he works
closely with each of our business segments. His leadership has been invaluable
in driving our international business in cylinders."
     Stoe, 59, has been with the company since January of 2003. He started his
career in the aluminum industry and served in a variety of sales, manufacturing
and executive roles with Howmet Aluminum and Alumax, Inc. In 1997, Stoe was
named chief operating officer of Wise Metals Group and president of Wise Alloys,
a large aluminum rolling mill complex in Northwest Alabama. He became president
of Zinc Corporation of America in 2000.
     Goussetis, 51, has been Vice President of Human Resources for Worthington
since January of 2001. He previously served as vice president of legal and
administration for Worthington Cylinders and was assistant general counsel at
corporate.
     "There is great opportunity underway in the cylinder operation and Harry is
well prepared to take the reigns and continue its growth," stated McConnell. "He
is a veteran of the company with more than 20 years of experience. He will be a
strong addition to our team of presidents."
     In addition, McConnell announced that Eric Smolenski will become the vice
president of human resources for the corporation. Smolenski has more than 10
years of experience with the company, largely in human resources and most
recently as director of human resources services in corporate.
     Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company
with annual sales of approximately $3 billion. The Columbus, Ohio, based company
is North America's premier value-added steel processor and a leader in
manufactured metal products such as metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems,
pressure cylinders, automotive past model service stampings and laser welded
blanks. The company employs 7,500 people and operates 65 facilities in 10
countries.

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