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NL Industries Inc. (NL)

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NL Industries Inc.
5430 LBJ Freeway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75240-2697
Phone: 972-233-1700
Fax: 281-423-3216
Web Site: http://www.nl-ind.com

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Index Membership: N/A
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Synthetics
Employees (last reported count): 3,587

BUSINESS SUMMARY
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International, Inc., manufactures security products, precision ball bearing slides, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company offers locking mechanisms and other security products, such as disc tumbler locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, and eLocks that are used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, vending and gaming machines, parking meters, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, office furniture, and medical cabinet security. Its precision ball bearing slides and ergonomic computer support systems comprise integrated slide locks, adjustable ball locks, self-closing slides, articulating computer keyboard support arms, CPU storage devices, and complementary accessories that are used principally in computer-related equipment, tool storage cabinets, imaging equipment, file cabinets, desk drawers, automated teller machines, and appliances. In addition, the company manufactures and distributes marine instruments, hardware, and accessories for performance boats, which are used to operate in the corrosive marine environment. NL Industries, through its 36% interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc., also produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments, which are used for imparting whiteness, brightness, and opacity to a range of customer applications and end-use markets, including coatings, plastics, paper, and other industrial and consumer products. It offers its products primarily in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Asia. The company was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
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    OFFICERS
      Pay Exercised
    Mr. Harold C. Simmons , 76
    Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres, Director of Valhi Inc of Contran Corp.
    $ 3.05M $ 30.00K
    Mr. Gregory M. Swalwell , 51
    Chief Financial Officer and VP of Fin.
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Steven L. Watson , 57
    Director, Chief Exec. Officer of Valhi, Inc., Pres of Contran Corp., Pres of Valhi, Inc., Director of Valhi, Inc. of Contran Corp.
    $ 25.00K N/A
    Mr. John A. St. Wrba , 51
    VP and Treasurer
    $ 348.00K N/A
    Mr. Robert D. Graham , 52
    VP, Gen. Counsel, VP of Contran and VP of Valhi
    $ 584.00K N/A
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-06 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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