CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY - May 9, 2013 - Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) today announced a price increase for all titanium dioxide products sold in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Turkey.
Effective June 1, 2013, or as permitted by contract, prices for all Kronos® titanium dioxide products sold in Western Europe and Turkey will be increased by a minimum of 200 Euro per metric ton (or equivalent in other currencies).
In the US dollar markets of Eastern Europe, the price increase will be 250 US$ per metric ton.
This is a new announcement.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.
Contact: Ben Corona, President, Global Sales, Management, 609-860-6200.