Global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments used in coatings, plastics, and paper industries.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a leading producer and distributor of titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) globally, serving diverse industries across Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and beyond. The company specializes in manufacturing TiO2 in two crystalline forms, rutile and anatase, renowned for their ability to enhance whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability in a wide range of applications. These include paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, ceramics, and specialty products like inks, foods, and cosmetics.
In addition to its core TiO2 production, Kronos Worldwide also plays a pivotal role in the supply chain of industrial raw materials. It produces ilmenite, a crucial feedstock directly utilized by sulfate-process TiO2 plants. Moreover, the company manufactures iron-based chemicals used extensively in industrial effluent treatment, municipal wastewater conditioning, and in the production of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products. Kronos Worldwide further extends its capabilities to specialty chemicals for applications in pearlescent pigments formulation, electroceramic capacitors for electronic devices, natural gas pipelines, and other specialty uses.
Operating under the KRONOS brand, the company distributes its products through an extensive network of agents and distributors to a broad customer base encompassing paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. With a rich history dating back to 1916 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. continues to innovate and provide technical services alongside its robust portfolio of high-quality titanium dioxide pigments and industrial chemicals worldwide.