Exhibit 99.3

3 September 2009		For analyst and media enquiries please call Sean O’Sullivan on: (02) 8274 5239

James Hardie appoints new Director

The Supervisory Board of James Hardie Industries has appointed David Dilger to the company’s Supervisory and Joint Boards (the Board) effective 2 September 2009 (US time).

Mr Dilger’s appointment to fill a casual vacancy on the Board was foreshadowed in the Explanatory Memorandum issued for Stage 1 of the proposal to change the company’s domicile to Ireland which indicated that the Company was anticipating appointing an additional Irish-based director.

Mr Dilger has had substantial experience of multinational manufacturing operations, a strong finance foundation and leadership qualities, including 16 years as a chief executive of listed companies. He has a proven ability to transform and drive large businesses by setting a clear strategy and building strong management teams.

He was appointed Chairman of Dublin Airport Authority in May 2009. He was a non-executive director of The Bank of Ireland plc between 2003 and 2009. In this role, he served as Senior Independent Director and as Chairman of the Bank’s Remuneration Committee. In addition, he has served on the Board and National Executive Council of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) and as a Board member of Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector.

James Hardie’s Chairman, Michael Hammes, said he looked forward to the enthusiasm and passion that Mr Dilger would bring to the Board. “We welcome David’s sound business expertise and the insights he will bring to the Company as a result of his experience in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe,” said Mr Hammes. “David appreciates the strength of James Hardie’s business and its differentiated product strategy, and we anticipate he will be able to contribute valuable and practical guidance towards the further growth and development of the Group”.

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