Valhi, Inc. · Dallas, TX United States ·(NYSE: VHI)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Valhi's idea of heaven seems to be variety. The company's NL Industries unit, operating through subsidiary Kronos , is a leading maker of titanium dioxide pigment, which is used to whiten and add opacity to fibers, paper, paint, and plastic. Other subsidiaries include CompX (ergonomic computer support systems and office security products), Tremont (titanium metal products for the aerospace and other markets through its stake in Titanium Metals ), and Waste Control Specialists (operator of a hazardous-waste treatment facility in Texas). Chairman Harold Simmons controls 95% of Valhi through Contran Corporation , and thus has control over all of the above companies. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Valhi, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: VHI Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $1,578.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 2,450 |
Valhi, Inc. Executives
16 executives listed for Valhi, Inc.'s Dallas, TX location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Harold Simmons | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Glenn Simmons | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | Steven Watson | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Valhi, Inc.
Demand depends on the overall strength of the US economy, because most industrial chemicals are used in the manufacture of more-complicated products like fibers, plastics, paints, and paper. The profitability of individual companies is closely linked to efficient operations, because most products are commodities. Big producers have large economies of scale in production, which is why some chemicals are made by just a handful of companies. Small companies can compete effectively by making specialized or highly-purified products. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $600,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Valhi, Inc. Competitors
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