KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. is a leading global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide pigments, commonly known as TiO2. Titanium dioxide is a base industrial product used in a wide range of applications, including paints and coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and specialties such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, glass, and ceramics. The company takes pride in making the world brighter with TiO2, the most effective whitening agent in the world. TiO2 is a white pigment that plays a key role in the production of these products due to its exceptionally high refractive index and subsequent high light-scattering power, which gives it the highest opacity of all white pigments. Applications using TiO2 are characterized by superior whiteness and brightness, a neutral tone, outstanding dispersibility, and excellent tint reduction in colored media. KRONOS has more than 100 years of experience in the titanium dioxide industry. The company developed the first commercial process for making titanium dioxide in 1916, and its journey has been fueled by innovation ever since. KRONOS uses both the chloride and sulfate production processes to produce TiO2 pigments, allowing it to offer a broad product portfolio that combines the best of both technologies. The company's products are designed to deliver long-lasting outstanding performance in a wide range of applications, and its grades add long-term value to customer products in varied and diverse applications. Quality, stability, tinting strength, opacity, and brightness are just a few of the extraordinary attributes its sulfate and chloride grades bring to customers' applications. KRONOS is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KRO. It is majority owned by Contran Corporation and Valhi, Inc. KRONOS operates globally, serving customers in many industries and regions. The company's vision for the future and the values that drive it are embodied in the principle 'Brighter together,' which guides it in adding value and building a brighter future where businesses and people can shine through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. KRONOS serves a diverse range of end markets through its TiO2 pigments. Its products are used in coatings, plastics, paper, inks, pharma and cosmetics, and special applications. The company invests in new technologies and continuous improvement to maintain its position as a pioneer in the TiO2 industry. With a commitment to its people and communities, KRONOS strives to give back within the communities where it lives and works. The company's leadership is dedicated to driving innovation and delivering responsibly-produced, outstanding products that impact the world.

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. has a long history in the titanium dioxide industry, dating back to 1916 when the company developed the first commercial process for making titanium dioxide. This pioneering achievement laid the foundation for the company's enduring presence in the market. Over the decades, KRONOS has continued to innovate and expand its product offerings, becoming a leading global producer and marketer of value-added TiO2 pigments. The company has more than 100 years of experience in the TiO2 industry. Throughout its history, KRONOS has invested in transformation, enduring partnerships, and innovation to maintain its competitive edge. It uses both the chloride and sulfate production processes, a unique combination that allows it to produce a broad portfolio of TiO2 grades tailored to various applications. This dual-process capability has been a key factor in its ability to serve diverse markets, including coatings, plastics, paper, inks, pharma and cosmetics, and special applications. KRONOS is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. It is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KRO. The company is majority owned by Contran Corporation and Valhi, Inc. Its global operations and customer base span multiple regions, and it continues to be recognized for its commitment to quality, stability, tinting strength, opacity, and brightness in its products. In recent years, KRONOS has emphasized its vision and values under the principle 'Brighter together,' which guides its efforts in adding value and building a brighter future through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company remains dedicated to its people and communities, striving to give back and make a positive impact. With a focus on innovation and responsibly-produced products, KRONOS continues to shape the TiO2 industry and deliver outstanding solutions to its customers worldwide.

• 1916

  Developed the first commercial process for making titanium dioxide.

Leading global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide pigments, pioneering the industry with over 100 years of experience and innovation.

• TiO2 pigments for coatings

  Proven products for a full array of applications from high-performance exterior coatings to dead-matt indoor emulsion paints.

• TiO2 pigments for plastics

  Long-term expertise in plastics applications.

• TiO2 pigments for paper

  TiO2 pigments for paper applications.

• TiO2 pigments for inks

  TiO2 pigments for inks.

• TiO2 pigments for pharma & cosmetics

  TiO2 pigments for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.

• TiO2 pigments for special applications

  TiO2 pigments for special applications such as glass and ceramics.

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