Business Description
NL Industries Inc., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Valhi Inc. founded in 1891, sells locking systems, marine parts, and industrial materials across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Its locking products serve a wide range of uses, from mailboxes and medical cabinets to vending machines and narcotics storage, while its marine division supplies exhaust systems, steering components, and boat accessories. The company also produces titanium dioxide, a widely used ingredient that adds whiteness and durability to paints, plastics, cosmetics, and other everyday goods. Products are sold both directly to manufacturers and through distribution partners.