Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company produces TiO2 in two crystalline forms, rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, and cosmetics. It also produces ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are used as treatment and conditioning agents for industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, as well as in the manufacture of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products; specialty chemicals for use in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, and production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones and other electronic devices, as well as for use in pearlescent pigments, natural gas pipe, and other specialty applications. In addition, the company provides technical services for its products. It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
Kronos Worldwide Inc. was founded in 1942. We produce and market value-added titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments and specialty mineral products. We are the leading global producer of titanium pigment, a high-performance and versatile specialty ingredient used to provide whiteness, brightness and opacity to a wide variety of products and industries, including adhesives, agricultural products, automobiles, packaging and coatings.
Our mission is to create value through the development, manufacture and distribution of titanium pigment, fluorspar and other specialty mineral products.
Our vision is to be a leader in high-performance, upscale solutions for titanium pigment and specialty mineral products. Our commitment is to serve the growing needs of a global marketplace, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, quality and customer service.
Mr. Andrew B. Nace (Exec. VP)
Rainer Gruber (Sr. VP of Manufacturing & Technology)
Mr. Michael S. Simmons (Sr. VP of Fin. & Vice Chairman)
Ms. Janet G. Keckeisen (VP of Corp. Strategy & Investor Relations)
Mr. John A. Sunny (Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer)
Mr. Bryan A. Hanley (Sr. VP & Treasurer)
Ms. Alexis A. Thomason (VP & Gen. Counsel)
Kronos Worldwide has received numerous awards for its commitment to environmental stewardship, community involvement and workplace excellence; including being named to Ethisphere Institute’s World Most Ethical Companies list in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
