Venator Materials PLC (NYSE: VNTR) announced today that it intends to close its Easton (PA) and St Louis (MO) color pigments manufacturing sites by the end of 2017.

Jan Buberl, Vice President of Color Pigments for Venator, said: "We have been working hard to improve the efficiency of our manufacturing network and we have successfully ramped up production at our Augusta (GA) site. Our plan ensures that the products made in these facilities will continue to be available to our valued customers and that our associates are treated fairly and with respect."

Simon Turner, President and CEO of Venator, said: "We continue to drive improvement in our Performance Additives segment and this latest milestone forms part of the $90 million business improvement plan that will be completed by the end of 2018."

About Venator

Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments, timber treatment and water treatment businesses. We operate 27 facilities, employ approximately 4,500 associates worldwide and sell our products in more than 110 countries.