American Vanguard Corporation · Newport Beach, CA United States (NYSE: AVD)
| 4695 Macarthur Ct. | Phone: 949-260-1200 |
| Newport Beach, CA | Fax: 949-260-1201 |
| 92660 | |
| United States |
American Vanguard Corporation Rankings
| S&P 600 |
Company Description
American Vanguard Corporation (AMVAC) bugs bugs, roots out weeds, and helps people take care of their person. The company makes specialty chemicals designed to protect the health of animals, crops, and people. Products made by its AMVAC Chemical subsidiary include pesticides, plant-growth regulators, herbicides, and soil fumigants. Its GemChem subsidiary distributes the company's chemicals nationally to the cosmetic, nutritional, and pharmaceutical industries. American Vanguard also has marketing subsidiaries in the UK and Mexico. Collectively, Chairman Herbert Kraft and CEO Eric Wintemute own 17.5% of American Vanguard while Heartland Advisors owns 16.5% and
Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: AVD Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Employees | 350 |
Executives
87 executives listed for American Vanguard Corporation's Newport Beach, CA location.
| Chairman and CEO | Eric Wintemute | |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chairman | Glenn Wintemute | |
| Co-Chairman | Herbert Kraft |


