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