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):   September 22, 2005
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                          WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its 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)

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Item 7.01.      Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 22, 2005, Worthington Industries, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a
news release in which Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company
announced that it is introducing to the North American market, Dietrich
UltraSTEEL(TM) metal framing products using patented technology of Hadley
Industries PLC. A licensing agreement grants Dietrich Metal Framing the
exclusive rights to manufacture and sell metal framing using the UltraSTEEL(TM)
technology in North America. A copy of the news release (the "Release") is
furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)-(c)..Not applicable.

(d)......Exhibits:


Exhibit No.        Description
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99.1               News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc.
                   on September 22, 2005.


The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1
furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, except if the
Registrant specifically states that the information is to be considered "filed"
under the Exchange Act or incorporates it by reference into a filing under the
Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.


                                    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: September 22, 2005    By: /s/Dale T. Brinkman
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                                Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President-Administration,
                                General Counsel & Secretary

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

       Dietrich Metal Framing Announces UltraSTEEL(TM) Framing;
    Worthington Industries Company Launches Innovative Technology

    COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2005--Dietrich Metal
Framing, a Worthington Industries company (NYSE:WOR), today announced
that it is introducing to the North American market, Dietrich
UltraSTEEL(TM) metal framing products using patented technology of
Hadley Industries PLC. A licensing agreement grants Dietrich Metal
Framing the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell metal framing
using the UltraSTEEL(TM) technology in North America.
    "We believe this to be one of the most innovative technology
offerings in the metal framing industry," said Ed Ponko, President of
Dietrich Metal Framing. "Dietrich UltraSTEEL(TM) Framing provides
benefits throughout the construction chain."
    "Hadley Industries is extremely excited to be working with
Dietrich Metal Framing," stated Phillip Hadley, Managing Director.
"Combining the talents of Hadley's technical staff with Dietrich's
technical and marketing abilities should make UltraSTEEL(TM) the most
successful metal framing product in North America."
    UltraSTEEL(TM) is an internationally patented method of altering
the characteristics of the base strip steel providing higher strength
material. Additional benefits include superior fire performance and
enhanced acoustical performance. All of these benefits have been
verified by independent sources and the product has received
certification by Underwriters Laboratories.
    In focus groups, building owners and architects were impressed
with the significant acoustical and fire benefits of UltraSTEEL(TM).
Contractors readily recognized that the product would improve the
speed and quality of the building process by allowing for faster and
better fastening of both the framing products and wallboard.
    Dietrich UltraSTEEL(TM) framing products are already available in
Florida and will systematically be rolled out across North America as
other Dietrich manufacturing facilities convert to the UltraSTEEL(TM)
process.
    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 stampings and laser welded blanks. The company
employs more than 7,500 people and operates 65 facilities in 10
countries.
    Headquartered in Smethwick, West Midlands, England, Hadley
Industries is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of cold-rolled
sections and allied products. The integration of advanced research and
development with an in-house tool manufacturer and the construction of
its own rolling machines has earned the Hadley Group its reputation as
a major force in cold-roll formed technology.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    The company 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, which are not historical
information, constitute "forward looking statements" within the
meaning of the Act. All forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ
from those projected. Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially include risks described from time to time in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    CONTACT: Worthington Industries, Columbus
             Corporate Communications:
             Cathy Mayne Lyttle, 614-438-3077
             cmlyttle@WorthingtonIndustries.com
             or
             Investor Relations:
             Allison McFerren Sanders, 614-840-3133
             asanders@WorthingtonIndustries.com