American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) develops and markets specialty products for agriculture, professional turf and ornamental markets, and commercial and public-health applications. Through its AMVAC business, the company provides crop-protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, soil fumigants, and plant-growth regulators designed to help manage pests, weeds, diseases, and soil conditions.
The company also offers products used in turf and ornamental plant care, industrial and commercial pest control, and certain animal-health applications. Its portfolio includes both conventional chemical products and biological or biorational solutions, reflecting its focus on integrated approaches to crop and pest management.
American Vanguard was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The company serves customers in the United States and international markets through product registrations, distribution relationships, and operations in multiple regions. Its products are sold to agricultural producers, distributors, pest-control professionals, and other commercial users.
