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Venator Materials to Move TiO₂ Business from Duisburg to Uerdingen, Germany

Rationalize 130kt titanium dioxide capacity in Europe, starting with the shut down of TiO₂ production in Duisburg, Germany.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Venator Materials announced that, following its emergence from Chapter 11, the newly appointed board of directors, together with management, have completed a strategic review and intend to implement a transformation plan to position Venator for long-term success. This plan has the support of its new shareholders.

2024 Transformation Plan Highlights

  • Rationalize 130kt titanium dioxide (TiO2) capacity in Europe, starting with the shut down of TiO2 production in Duisburg, Germany
  • Transfer the specialty TiO2 business from Duisburg to Uerdingen, Germany
  • Strengthen our remaining TiO2 footprint through innovation and investment
  • Recover margins through pricing and cost management
  • Pursue opportunities to monetize specific additives businesses.

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