"We are very honored to be included in this list along with some of the top
businesses in the country," said John P. McConnell, Worthington chairman & chief
executive officer. "Worthington has a long history of providing value to our
customers, employees and shareholders. It is particularly rewarding as the
management team and our employees work through uncertain economic times to
achieve the company's number one goal, shareholder value."
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with
annual sales of approximately $2 billion. The Columbus, Ohio, based company is
North America's premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured
metal products such as automotive aftermarket stampings, pressure cylinders,
metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems and laser welded blanks. The company
employs over 8,000 people and operates 65 facilities in 10 countries.
Founded in 1955, the company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy
rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first
corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering commitment to the customer, and
one of the strongest employee partnerships in American industry serve as the
company's foundation.
SOURCE Worthington Industries, Inc.
CONTACT:
Cathy Mayne Lyttle, VP, Corporate Communications,
+1-614-438-3077, or cmlyttle@WorthingtonIndustries.com, or Allison McFerren
Sanders, Director, Investor Relations, +1-614-840-3133, or
asanders@WorthingtonIndustries.com, both of Worthington Industries
URL: http://www.worthingtonindustries.com