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AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 16, 2024-- Scepter, a Myers Industries company,received a prestigious 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Award for its Powered Fueling Station, a professional-grade mobile refueling container designed to deliver gasoline with the flip of a switch.

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The Powered Fueling Station, a professional-grade mobile refueling container designed to deliver gasoline with the flip of a switch, won a prestigious 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Award. The PFS is manufactured by Scepter, a Myers Industries Company. (Photo: Business Wire)

Pro Tool Innovation Awards highlight groundbreaking power tools, hand tools, tool accessories, and fasteners from leading industry manufacturers.

“The Powered Fueling Station represents a significant leap in fueling efficiency,” said Mike Miller, Business Vice President-Blow Molding Platform, Myers Industries. “Designed to solve real-world challenges of professionals and enthusiasts, the PFS features a rapid dispensing system and a 14-gallon capacity, which can significantly minimize refueling downtime, helping to reclaim valuable hours. Mobility is also at the forefront of our design. Whether on a dock or in a field, the PFS’s rugged six-inch wheels make onsite refueling effortless. The PFS reflects our commitment to providing smart solutions that empower consumers at work and home.”

The Pro Tool Innovation Awards are judged by a panel of industry professionals with decades of experience in the trades. This year, over 100 different manufacturers and brands submitted nearly 400 products in dozens of categories. The winners exemplify the companies and products that drive the construction, landscaping, automotive, and manufacturing industries forward.

“The Scepter Powered Fueling Station is an ideal solution for ranchers, commercial users, or even industrial settings,” said the judges. “We like the durable fuel hose and rugged wheels, which mean this fueling station can handle tough jobsite conditions, including the uneven and rough terrain typical of agricultural and industrial environments.”

Reflecting on the 12^th annual Pro Tool Innovation Awards, Executive Director Clint DeBoer expressed admiration for the industry's ongoing innovation: “Every Pro Tool Innovation Award celebrates a product developed by passionate people who, like us, believe the standard we’re used to is no longer good enough.”

The Powered Fueling Station will be featured at Scepter’s booth (#10030) during Equip Exposition 2024, which runs Oct. 15 to 18 in Louisville, Ky. Consumers can find a Powered Fueling Station retailer here.

About Myers Industries
Myers Industries Inc. (NYSE: MYE), based in Akron, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of sustainable plastic and metal products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets. The Company is also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under-vehicle service industry in the United States. Visit www.myersindustries.com to learn more.

About Scepter
Scepter, a Myers Industries company, is a high-quality manufacturer of secure storage containers for fuel, water, and ammunition. Our rugged, durable, and ergonomic containers are trusted on the battlefield and essential wherever dependable storage is a requirement. Visit www.scepter.com to learn more.

About the Pro Tool Innovation Awards
The annual Pro Tool Innovation Awards began in 2013 and are judged by a panel of professional tradesmen and trade media representatives in the electrical, plumbing, MRO, and concrete fields as well as landscaping professionals, general contractors, mechanics, and builders. The Pro Tool Innovation Awards seek to discover and recognize the most innovative tools, accessories, and products across a wide variety of industries and categories. Learn more at protoolinnovationawards.com.

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Claudia Kaeberlein
Communications & PR Manager
Phone: 330-761-5658
Email:ckaeberlein@myersind.com

Stephanie Ivec
Marketing Communications Specialist II
Phone: 513.284.6341
Email:sivec@myersind.com

Source: Myers Industries, Inc.