2013-02-18 17:53:49 -

CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY - February 18, 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 March 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.

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

Contact:  Ben Corona, President, Global Sales Management, 609-860-6200



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