VHI Profile
Valhi, Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, operates across chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development sectors, serving markets in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and beyond. Established in 1932 and a subsidiary of Contran Corporation, the company is diversified with three main business segments.
The Chemicals segment is a leading producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), essential in various applications across industries such as paint, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper manufacturing. Marketed under the KRONOS brand through a network of agents and distributors, these white inorganic pigments are integral to achieving desired color and performance properties in end products.
Valhi's Component Products segment specializes in manufacturing mechanical and electrical locks, including those used in ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, and medical cabinetry security. Additionally, it supplies stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware primarily for performance boats and ski/wakeboard boats, catering to the marrine industry's specialized needs.
In its Real Estate Management and Development segment, Valhi offers utility services to industrial and municipal customers, manages a portfolio of real properties, and develops land for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. The segment also manages marketable securities and other investments, contributing to the company's diversified revenue streams and strategic growth initiatives.
With a longstanding history of innovation and adaptation, Valhi, Inc. continues to leverage its expertise across multiple industries to deliver quality products and services while exploring new opportunities for expansion and development both domestically and internationally.
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