Kronos Worldwide, Inc. KRO

Company Overview

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a publicly traded industrial chemicals company specializing in the production and sale of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments. The company operates within the global specialty chemicals and materials industry, supplying critical inputs used to enhance brightness, durability, and performance in a wide range of end-use applications. Its core revenue driver is the manufacture and distribution of TiO₂ pigments, which are essential components in coatings, plastics, paper, and other industrial and consumer products.

The company primarily serves customers in the architectural and industrial coatings, plastics, laminate, paper, and specialty product markets. Kronos Worldwide is recognized for its long-standing technical expertise in TiO₂ production, vertically integrated manufacturing processes, and established customer relationships in mature, high-volume end markets. The company traces its origins to the early 20th century and evolved through industry consolidation and restructuring, ultimately becoming Kronos Worldwide, Inc. in its current form. It operates as a majority-owned subsidiary of Valhi, Inc., which provides strategic oversight and financial backing.