Exhibit 99.3
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     Ameron International Reappoints James S. Marlen as President,
                    CEO and Chairman of the Board


    PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2007--Ameron
International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) today announced that its Board of
Directors and James S. Marlen, President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board, have agreed to an extension of Mr. Marlen's
current agreement with the Company through March 2010, with an option
for a further extension through November 2010, at the request of the
Board.

    Mr. Marlen was named Ameron's President and Chief Executive
Officer in June 1993, and was appointed Chairman of the Board in
January 1995. During his tenure, the Company has achieved consistent
earnings growth which has resulted in the creation of shareholder
value and superior returns for shareholders. Earnings have increased
at a compounded annual rate of 15% while the Company's stock price has
increased six-fold.

    Mr. Marlen stated "I remain enthusiastic regarding the Company's
long term prospects and I look forward to continuing the development
and execution of strategies to ensure increased value for our
shareholders." Mr. Marlen continued, "Importantly, I will be working
closely with the Board to complete our succession plans."

    On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. John Peppercorn, Chairman
of the Compensation Committee, stated "The Board is very pleased that
Mr. Marlen will continue to provide the strong leadership and
direction needed to continue sustained shareholders' value creation."

    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
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
             Terrence P. O'Shea, Vice President - Human Resources
             Javier Solis, Senior Vice President of Administration,
             Secretary & General Counsel
             626-683-4000