Exhibit 99

                    Ameron Reports Labor Disputes

    PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2004--Ameron
International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) reported that portions of two of
its domestic operations are inactive due to labor disputes. Last week,
workers, the majority of whom are represented by the Boilermakers and
Laborers unions, struck two of Ameron's Water Transmission Group's
plants in Southern California. Separately, workers represented by the
Teamsters union, went on strike last Friday at Ameron's principal
quarry and ready-mix operation on Oahu in Hawaii, which is part of the
Infrastructure Products Group. The issues of disagreement between
Ameron and the respective unions differ from location to location, but
center principally on employee health care costs, pensions and wages.
    Ameron operates four segments. In the U.S., its Water Transmission
Group has seven plants in Southern California, Northern California and
Arizona. The Infrastructure Products Group has quarry and ready-mix
operations on Oahu and Maui, and five pole plants throughout the U.S.
The Fiberglass-Composite Pipe and Performance Coatings & Finishes
Groups have production facilities throughout the world. Production
continues at all operations not on strike.
    Negotiations between Ameron and the unions are continuing and
management is hopeful that a resolution can be obtained. However, the
Company is unable to predict the length of the strikes or the impact
on Ameron's sales and profitability. During 2003, Ameron's gross
profit totaled $166.5 million on consolidated sales of $600.5 million.
The operations affected by the strikes accounted for approximately 16%
and 22% of Ameron's 2003 gross profit and sales, respectively. James
S. Marlen, Ameron's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer,
said, "Management is doing all it can to fairly and equitably resolve
these matters."
    Ameron International Corporation is a multinational manufacturer
of highly-engineered products and materials for the chemical,
industrial, energy, transportation and infrastructure markets. Traded
on the New York Stock Exchange (AMN), Ameron is a leading producer of
water transmission lines; high-performance coatings and finishes for
the protection of metals and structures; fiberglass-composite pipe for
transporting oil, chemicals and corrosive fluids and specialized
materials and products used in infrastructure projects. The Company
operates businesses in North America, South America, Europe,
Australasia and Asia. It also participates in several joint-venture
companies in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt.

    Cautionary statement for purposes of the "Safe Harbor" provisions
of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any
statements in this report that refer to the estimated or anticipated
future results of Ameron International Corporation ("Ameron" or the
"Company") are forward-looking and reflect the Company's current
analysis of existing trends and information. Actual results may differ
from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting
Ameron's businesses, including competitive conditions and changing
market situations. Matters affecting the economy generally, including
the state of economies worldwide, can affect Ameron's results.
Forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment only as of
the date of this report. Since actual results could differ materially,
the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking
statements. Moreover, Ameron disclaims any intent or obligation to
update these forward-looking statements.


    CONTACT: Ameron International Corporation
             James S. Marlen / Gary Wagner, 626-683-4000