Company Description
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 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 | 2,196 |
| CEO | James M. Buch |
Contact Details
Address: 5430 Lbj Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75240-2620 United States | |
| Phone | (972) 233-1700 |
| Website | kronostio2.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | KRO |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| 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, President and Director |
| Tim C. Hafer | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Brian W. Christian | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| John A. Sunny | Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Benjiman R. Corona | President of Americas |
| Michael S. Simmons | Vice Chairman |
| 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 |
| Andrew B. Nace | Executive Vice President |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 26, 2024 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 26, 2024 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K | Current Report |