Description: Kronos Worldwide, Inc. engages in the production and marketing of titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) primarily in Europe and North America. It produces TiO2 in two crystalline forms, rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for products, such as coatings, paints, plastics, papers fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, including inks, food, and cosmetics. The company also offers ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are co-products and processed co-products of the TiO2 production process and 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; and titanium oxychloride and titanyl sulfate that are side-stream products from the production of TiO2. Its titanium oxychloride is used in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones, and other electronic devices; and titanyl sulfate is used in pearlescent pigments, natural gas pipe, and other specialty applications. In addition, the company provides technical services. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. sells its products through distributors and agents to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers under the Kronos brand name. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
Home Page: kronostio2.com
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5430 LBJ Freeway
Dallas,
TX
75240-2620
United States
Phone:
972 233 1700
Officers
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr. Robert D. Graham | Vice Chairman & CEO |
| Mr. James M. Buch | Pres, COO & Director |
| Mr. Tim C. Hafer | Sr. VP, Principal Accounting Officer & CFO |
| Mr. Brian W. Christian | Exec. VP & Chief Strategy Officer |
| Mr. Andrew B. Nace | Exec. VP |
| Rainer Gruber | Sr. VP of Manufacturing & Technology |
| Mr. John A. Sunny | Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer |
| Ms. Janet G. Keckeisen | VP of Corp. Strategy & Investor Relations |
| Ms. Alexis A. Thomason | VP & Gen. Counsel |
| Mr. Benjiman R. Corona | Pres of Global Sales Management |
Exchange: NYSE
Country: US : United States of America
Currency: US Dollar ($)
| GIC Sector: | Materials |
|---|---|
| GIC Group: | Materials |
| GIC Industry: | Chemicals |
| GIC Sub-Industry: | Commodity Chemicals |
| Forward PE: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Trailing PE: | 7.5286 |
| Price-to-Book MRQ: | 1.2599 |
| Price-to-Sales TTM: | 0.5142 |
| IPO Date: | 2003-12-09 |
| Fiscal Year End: | December |
| Full Time Employees: | 2248 |