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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. ANNOUNCES A PRICE INCREASE FOR ALL TITANIUM DIOXIDE PRODUCTS SOLD IN NORTH AMERICA

12/21/11

CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY - December 21, 2011 - Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:  KRO) today announced a price increase for all titanium dioxide products sold in North America.

Effective January 1, 2012, or as permitted by contract, prices for all KronosĀ® titanium dioxide products sold in North America will be increased by 15 cents per pound.

This increase is in addition to the increases previously announced.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.

Contact:  H. Joseph Maas, President, Sales and Marketing, (609) 860-6200

 
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