8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                  ---------------------------------------------


                                    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): 6-22-07

                        AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
             (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


       Delaware                       1-9102                 77-0100596
(State or other jurisdiction        (Commission            (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)                    File No.)             Identification No.)


              245 South Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, California 91101
              (Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)
               Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
                                 (626) 683-4000



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:

/ /    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
       (17 CFG 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 CFT240.14d-2(b))

/ /    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
       Exchange Act  (17 CFR 240.13e4(c))




Item 8.01 Other Events

The attached announcement was released to the news media on June 22, 2007.










                                   SIGNATURES

         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 thereunto duly authorized.

                                AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION



Date: June 22, 2007                 By: /s/ Javier Solis
                                        ----------------
                                            Javier Solis
                                            Senior Vice President & Secretary






                                  EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit No.    Description
- -----------    -----------
   99          News Release dated June 22, 2007

EX-99

                                                                      Exhibit 99

                Ameron Announces 25% Dividend Increase

    PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2007--Ameron
International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) today announced that its Board of
Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share of
common stock, payable August 14, 2007 to stockholders of record on
July 26, 2007. This represents a 25% increase over the previous
dividend level. Since 2003, Ameron had paid a dividend of 20 cents per
share of common stock per quarter, or $.80 per share per year.

    Commenting on the actions, James S. Marlen, Ameron's Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The increased dividend
reflects Ameron's strong financial position, favorable long-term
outlook and the ability to sustain this dividend payout level."

    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 and fabricated steel products, such as wind
towers; 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 and Asia. It also participates in
several joint-venture companies in the U.S. and the Middle East.

    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 forecasted, 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
             Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
             Gary Wagner
             Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
             James R. McLaughlin
             Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
             626-683-4000