Exhibit 99.1

                    John Roberts Named President of
                        Dietrich Metal Framing


    COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2007--Worthington
Industries (NYSE:WOR) announced today that John Roberts is being named
president of Dietrich Metal Framing. John had been the company's vice
president of sales and marketing, a position he had held since June.

    "John has demonstrated leadership beyond his sales and marketing
role," Chairman and CEO of Worthington Industries, John McConnell
said. "He comes into this role at an important time and I have
confidence in his ability to return Dietrich to being a profitable,
strong contributor to our company. John has gained the trust of our
customers in his four months with us and he has been a critical part
of the Dietrich management team." McConnell added, "His experience and
industry knowledge will serve us well, as we continue to provide the
best products and services in the building products market."

    Roberts was U.S. director of sales for Owens Corning, focusing on
residential and commercial insulation products. Prior to that, he held
the positions of director of sales and marketing of OC's Siding
Systems business and regional general manager for the Great Lakes
Region for Owens Corning, and in sales and management capacities for
Domtar Gypsum and Georgia Pacific. He is a graduate of the State
University of New York at Buffalo with a BA in Economics. Dietrich
Interim President George Stoe said, "John is well respected in this
industry. He will do a great job of connecting our marketing and sales
efforts to our purchasing and production."

    Todd Muirhead is being named vice president of sales and marketing
for Dietrich. As a 15-year sales veteran for Dietrich, Muirhead has
served in a variety of capacities in sales and marketing, most
recently as regional sales manager for the southeast region. "Todd
will be an excellent leader in our sales and marketing efforts,"
Roberts said. "He has tremendous experience with our customers, and he
will join me in executing a strategy that leverages our industry
leadership and delivers on our promise of quality and customer
service."

    "George Stoe's contribution as Interim President of Dietrich Metal
Framing has been invaluable," McConnell said. "He has done an
outstanding job immersing himself in the daily operations of Dietrich
and setting a solid framework for returning the metal framing business
to the profitability we expect. George has developed close
relationships with our customers and a deeper understanding of the
challenges and opportunities available in the metal framing business."
McConnell added, "He will continue to work closely with John Roberts
as he returns to Executive Vice President and COO of Worthington
Industries."

    About Dietrich Metal Framing

    Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest manufacturer of steel
framing products in the United States. Dietrich's 2,000 employees in
26 facilities use state-of-the-art equipment and in-house metallurgic
labs to ensure superior product performances and competitive prices.
Dietrich Metal Framing, founded in 1959, is a Worthington Industries
Company.

    About Worthington Industries

    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 more than 8,000 people and operates 67 facilities in 10
countries.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    The company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions
included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the
Act"). Statements by the company, concerning excepted profitability,
service and product performance, ability to execute strategies and
other statements which are not historical information, constitute
"forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act. All
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include
risks described from time to time in the company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.


    CONTACT: Worthington Industries, Inc.
             Media:
             Cathy M. Lyttle, 614-438-3077
             VP, Corporate Communications
             E-mail: cmlyttle@WorthingtonIndustries.com
             or
             Investor:
             Allison M. Sanders, 614-840-3133
             Director, Investor Relations
             E-mail: asanders@WorthingtonIndustries.com
             or
             www.WorthingtonIndustries.com