8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-KCURRENT REPORTPURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 12, 2009

AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-9102	77-0100596
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

245 South Los Robles Avenue	91101
Pasadena, California	(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  (626) 683-4000

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01.     Other Events.

The attached announcement was released to the news media on January 12, 2009.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99	News Release dated January 12, 2009

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
Dated:	January 13, 2009	By:	/s/ Stephen E. Johnson
			Stephen E. Johnson
			Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
99	News Release dated January 12, 2009

EX-99

Exhibit 99

Ameron International Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $.30 Per Share and Annual Meeting on March 25, 2009

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 12, 2009--The Board of Directors of Ameron International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share of common stock payable February 17, 2009 to stockholders of record on January 22, 2009 and established February 10, 2009 as the record date in connection with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders which will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009.

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