# KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.

> KRONOS Worldwide makes titanium dioxide pigments that give coatings, plastics, paper and specialty products whiteness and opacity. Its industrial heritage dates to 1916; the present Delaware corporation was incorporated in 1989. It serves approximately 3,000 customers in 100 countries through direct sales, distributors and agents, with technical support for formulation and processing.

- **Founded:** 1916
- **Headquarters:** Dallas, United States
- **Products:** KRONOS rutile and anatase pigments, KRONOS 2310, KRONOS 2360, KRONOS 4045, 4311 and KRP-11 slurries, KRONOS 9900 Digital White
- **Notable:** Industrial pigment heritage beginning in 1916 in Fredrikstad, Norway., Company history records the start of rutile pigment production at Leverkusen in 1939., Acquired full ownership of Louisiana Pigment in July 2024.

## Products & services

- **KRONOS rutile and anatase pigments** — Dry titanium dioxide grades for coatings, plastics, paper, inks and specialty applications; produced using chloride and sulfate routes.
- **KRONOS 2310** — Zirconia-treated rutile grade for demanding exterior coatings; a TMP- and TME-free version is also offered.
- **KRONOS 2360** — Rutile pigment for weather-resistant architectural and industrial coatings and colored PVC profiles.
- **KRONOS 4045, 4311 and KRP-11 slurries** — Pre-dispersed aqueous rutile pigment suspensions for appropriate waterborne coatings and paper applications; availability varies by region.
- **KRONOS 9900 Digital White** — Aqueous titanium dioxide concentrate with approximately 54% solids for inkjet formulations, designed for dispersion and storage stability.
- **Application and technical services** — Pigment selection, formulation support, dispersion optimization, training and accelerated or natural weathering tests.
- **KRONOS ecochem** — Iron salts used in water treatment, cement, pigment manufacture and agriculture, including products recovered from TiO2 manufacturing.

## Achievements

- Industrial pigment heritage beginning in 1916 in Fredrikstad, Norway.
- Company history records the start of rutile pigment production at Leverkusen in 1939.
- Acquired full ownership of Louisiana Pigment in July 2024.
- Serves approximately 3,000 customers in 100 countries.
- Innovation website describes more than 100 specialists working on product and process innovation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 14, announced that Q3 2026 results were expected after market close on November 5, subject to closing procedures.
- **2026-08** — Q2 2026 net income was $15.2 million versus a $9.2 million loss in Q2 2025; sales were $558.1 million. Higher volumes and lower production costs helped offset lower average pigment prices.
- **2026-03** — Reported 2025 net loss of $110.9 million and net sales of $1,859.4 million. Production curtailments and lower pigment prices weighed on results.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kronosww.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kronos-worldwide-inc/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVUgmbMWI_V7FNlWRZ-3TA

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