Company Description
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising 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, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
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; and 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 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. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| Sector | Materials |
| Employees | 2,524 |
| CEO | James Buch |
Contact Details
Address: 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75240-2620 United States | |
| Phone | 972 233 1700 |
| Website | kronosww.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | KRO |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0001257640 |
| CUSIP Number | 50105F105 |
| ISIN Number | US50105F1057 |
| Employer ID | 76-0294959 |
| SIC Code | 2810 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| James M. Buch | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Brian W. Christian | President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Tim C. Hafer | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| John A. Sunny | Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Rainer F. Gruber | Executive Vice President and Chief Manufacturing and Technology Officer |
| Alexis A. Thomason | Vice President and General Counsel |
| William Earl Miller | Vice President of Global Human Resources |
| Benjiman R. Corona | President of Americas |
| Andrew B. Nace | Executive Vice President |
| Courtney J. Riley | Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 14, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 7, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2025 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 25, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |