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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-07-001129
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20070206
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20070206
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070206

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000108516
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS [3310]
		IRS NUMBER:				311189815
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08399
		FILM NUMBER:		07583766

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43085
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6144383210

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43085

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WORTHINGTON STEEL CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19720123
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<DESCRIPTION>WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. 8-K
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):       February 6, 2007
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                          WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
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               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

            Ohio                       1-8399                    31-1189815
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(State or Other Jurisdiction         (Commission                (IRS Employer
       of Incorporation)             File Number)            Identification No.)

200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio                          43085
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 (Address of principal executive offices)                         (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (614) 438-3210
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                                 Not Applicable
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          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:

|_|  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
     CFR 230.425)

|_|  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
     240.14a-12)

|_|  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

|_|  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 6, 2007, Worthington Industries, Inc. ("Worthington Industries")
named Mark A. Russell as the new President of The Worthington Steel Company, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Worthington Industries, beginning February 12, 2007.
A copy of the news release issued by Worthington Industries on February 6, 2007
announcing the appointment of Mr. Russell is included with this Current Report
on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) - (c) Not applicable.

(d)  Exhibits:

     99.1 News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on February 6,
          2007


                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                              WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.


Date: February 6, 2007
                                              By: /s/ Dale T. Brinkman
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                                                  Dale T. Brinkman,
                                                  Vice President-Administration,
                                                  General Counsel and Secretary


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<DESCRIPTION>WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. EXHIBIT 99.1
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                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

                     Worthington Names New Steel President

     COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2007--Worthington Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:WOR), today named Mark A. Russell the new president of The Worthington
Steel Company. Russell served as CEO of Indalex, Inc., a leading aluminum
products company and in operational roles with Alumax, Inc. and Alcoa, Inc.

     "Mark brings a solid skill set to our steel processing group," John P.
McConnell, Chairman and CEO of Worthington Industries, said. "His leadership
skills and excellent operations track record make him a great fit for our team."
He will begin working at Worthington Steel later this month.

     Russell's experience includes CEO of Indalex, the third-largest producer of
extruded aluminum products in the world. He led the Lincolnshire, Ill., company
to increased profitability by focusing on cutting costs, safety, increased
productivity, greater market share and improving customer service. Prior to
that, he served in management roles for Alcoa and the former Alumax, before
Alcoa acquired that company.

     Worthington Steel, a Worthington Industries company, is one of America's
largest independent steel processors of flat rolled steel. Operating 12
facilities across the United States, the company offers the widest range of
services in the industry including acrylic coating, cleaning, cold-rolling,
configured blanking, cutting-to-length, dry lubricating, edging, galvannealing,
hot-dipped galvanizing, hydrogen annealing, pickling, slitting, stainless steel,
temper rolling and tension leveling.

     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 stamping and laser welded
blanks. Worthington Industries and its subsidiaries employ more than 8,000
people and operate 63 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/employer partnerships in American
industry serve as the company's foundation.

     Safe Harbor Statement

     Worthington Industries 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 relating to non-historical matters
constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act. Because
they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements
are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected. Any number of factors could
affect actual results, including, without limitation, those risks described from
time to time in the company's filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission.

     www.WorthingtonIndustries.com


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