Exhibit 99.2
(JAMES HARDIE LOGO)
     
 
  James Hardie Industries N.V.
 
  ARBN 097 829 895
 
  Incorporated in The Netherlands with a
 
  corporate seat in Amsterdam
 
  The liability of members is limited
 
  Dutch Registration Number: 34106455
 
   
15 May 2008
  Level 3, 22 Pitt Street
 
  Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
 
   
 
  Telephone (02) 8274 5239
 
  Fax (02) 8274 5218
The Manager
   
Company Announcements Office
  GPO Box 3935
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
  Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
20 Bridge Street
   
SYDNEY NSW 2000
   
Dear Sir/Madam
James Hardie will conduct a management briefing on its 4th Quarter and Full Year FY08 Results on Thursday, 22 May 2008.
A physical briefing for analyst/investors and media will be held at the Museum of Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Street, Sydney at 11.00am. For those who are unable to attend the physical briefing a teleconference and video webcast will be available. Details are:
     
Local:
  02 8113 1400 
International:
  +61 2 8113 1400 
Confirmation code for the teleconference is: 9862738
URL:
  http://www.ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/results_fy_2008.jsp
Yours faithfully
-s- Steve Ashe
Steve Ashe
Vice-President, Investor Relations