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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

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:

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Item 8.01     Other Events.

On September 23, 2008, Worthington Industries, Inc. and United States Steel Corporation announced that an agreement had been signed to expand and modify the current Worthington Specialty Processing joint venture located in Jackson, Michigan. Under the terms of the agreement, U. S. Steel would contribute ProCoil Company LLC, its steel processing subsidiary in Canton, Michigan, and Worthington Industries would contribute Worthington Steel Taylor, its steel processing subsidiary in Taylor, Michigan to the expanded joint venture.  Both companies anticipate closing the transaction in early October, subject to customary closing conditions.  Worthington Specialty Processing is currently a 50-50 joint venture. Under the new agreement, Worthington Industries will own 51 percent and U. S. Steel will own 49 percent of the joint venture. Worthington Industries will continue to be the managing partner.

Item 9.01.          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)-(c)   Not applicable.

(d)       Exhibits:

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.