what makes us American vanguard®
American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamentals management, and commercial and consumer pest control. American Vanguard is included on the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes and the Standard & Poor’s Small Cap 600 Index.
From our global headquarters in Newport Beach, California, USA, we operate a wide range of businesses in the U.S. (AMVAC®, AMGUARD™ Environmental Technologies) as well as in Australia (AgNova Technologies™), Brazil (AMVAC do Brasil); Latin America (AGRI Center™), Mexico (AMVAC Mexico), and globally (Greenplants®, Agrinos®).
Embracing the meaning of vanguard, we drive the growth and sustainability of agricultural products for human and animal consumption, natural fibers, and alternative fuels through a successful, unwavering strategy focused on:
- Developing new products and acquiring well-established brands in proven crop protection chemistries, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications
- Advancing the industry with precision agriculture technologies, GreenSolutions™, and other progressive technologies
- Focusing on international expansion and innovative product development as a true technology-based solutions provider
With much progress comes much responsibility. We recognize the importance of our role and effect on the planet — from the global environment to enhancing the overall quality of the communities where we live and work. American Vanguard is committed to providing a more sustainable future by safely and responsibly operating our manufacturing facilities, developing our products, and managing our footprint.