Matthew Gerstner Joins Buckhorn® as Director of Operations
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May 2008, Milford, Ohio- Buckhorn Inc., a North American leader in
reusable plastic packaging and material handling systems, announces the addition of Matthew Gerstner as Director of Operations. Mr. Gerstner will oversee all manufacturing, purchasing, customer service and Canadian functions for Buckhorn and its related brands, Ameri-Kart Waste Handling(TM) and WEK(TM).
Prior to joining Buckhorn, Mr. Gerstner was the Director of Manufacturing for Graham Packaging Company. He was with Graham Packaging for 20 years, progressing through various manufacturing roles including Quality Manager and Plant Manager. Mr. Gerstner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Bluffton University.
About Buckhorn
Buckhorn Inc., a Myers Industries, Inc. company (NYSE: MYE), is one of North America's leading providers of reusable plastic packaging systems and solutions, helping customers in the manufacturing, distribution, and food industries improve supply chain performance and reduce material handling costs. Buckhorn products include a broad selection of bulk and hand-held containers, pallets and transport products, plus services ranging from interior dunnage design to custom product development. Buckhorn is headquartered in Milford, Ohio and has manufacturing operations in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky and related facilities in North America. Buckhorn is one of two main brands in the North American Material Handing Segment of Myers Industries, Inc., which also includes Akro-Mils®. For more information, call 1-800-543-4454 or visit www.buckhorninc.com.
About Myers Industries®
Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. The Company is also the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel and undervehicle service industry in the U.S. The Company reported 2007 net sales of $918.8 million. Founded in 1933, Myers Industries celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2008. Visit www.myersind.com to learn more.
55 West TechneCenter Drive
Milford, Ohio 45150
Toll Free: (800) 543-4454
Tel: (513) 831-4402
Fax: (513) 831-5474
E-Mail: sales@po.buckhorninc.com
www.buckhorninc.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Barton- Director of Corporate Communications
Myers Industries, Inc.
(330) 253-5592
