TiO2 Production Venator Materials PLC ("Venator")  October 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.

“Today we are announcing a key step in our transformation plan with the planned removal of 50kt TiO2 capacity in Duisburg, Germany in Q2 2024, and the related transfer of our specialty production capability to strengthen our Uerdingen facility. The Duisburg site will continue to operate, focusing on its functional additives business. Our 80kt TiO2 Scarlino, Italy, facility continues to be offline pending local regulatory developments and improvement in TiO2 market conditions for its products.

“We will strengthen our TiO2 business through enhancing our product and supply offer to our customers as we recover margins through pricing. In addition, we will also pursue opportunities to monetize specific additives businesses. Simon Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, said.