Myers Industries, Inc. Joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste
October 22, 2020 at 08:30 am EDT
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Myers Industries, Inc. announced that it has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a global nonprofit organization comprised of nearly fifty companies across the plastics value chain who are committed to investing in solutions that help eliminate plastic waste in the environment. The Alliance is a collective action, uniting companies that make, use, sell, process, collect, and recycle plastics, changing the system to protect the health and ecosystems of the future. Acting in the strategic areas of infrastructure, innovation, education and clean up, the Alliance takes a global approach with local action.
Myers Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of a range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. It is also a distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel and under-vehicle service industry in the United States. It operates through two segments. The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable containers that are used repeatedly. Its products include pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers, and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. The Distribution Segment is engaged in the distribution of tools, equipment and supplies used for tire servicing, wheel, and automotive under-vehicle service on passenger, heavy truck, and off-road vehicles and the manufacturing of tire repair materials and custom rubber. It also manufactures composite matting ground protection for industrial applications.