Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO), Inc. is a leading global producer of titanium dioxide (“TiO₂”) pigments, which are used to impart whiteness, brightness and opacity to a wide range of products. The company’s core product portfolio includes a variety of TiO₂ grades tailored for applications in architectural and industrial coatings, plastics, paper, fibers and specialty coatings. Kronos also provides intermediate feedstocks, such as titanium slag, and offers coated pigment solutions designed to meet unique performance and processing requirements. Through ongoing research and development efforts, the company aims to enhance product performance while reducing environmental impact.
Founded on over a century of expertise in inorganic chemistry and materials science, Kronos Worldwide traces its roots to early 20th-century advancements in titanium pigment technology. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates a network of manufacturing facilities and research centers in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. These strategically located sites enable Kronos to serve a broad customer base, including paint and coatings formulators, plastic compounders and paper producers. The company places a strong emphasis on supply chain reliability, sustainability initiatives and compliance with evolving environmental and safety standards.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph J. McIntire and supported by a seasoned executive team, Kronos Worldwide continues to pursue operational excellence and market-driven innovation. The company’s management focuses on maximizing asset efficiency, strengthening customer partnerships and expanding specialty product offerings. By leveraging its technical expertise, global footprint and disciplined capital allocation, Kronos aims to maintain a competitive position in the titanium dioxide industry and deliver reliable solutions to its industrial and consumer markets worldwide.
