American Vanguard Corporation · Newport Beach, CA United States ·(NYSE: AVD)
Company Description
Phone: 949-260-1200
Fax: 949-260-1201
Rankings
- S&P 600
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This link will open in a new window 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, Switzerland, and Mexico. Collectively, co-chairmen Herbert Kraft and Glenn Wintemute and CEO Eric Wintemute own almost a quarter of American Vanguard. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key American Vanguard Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: AVD Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $237.5 |
| 2008 Employees | 320 |
American Vanguard Corporation Executives
34 executives listed for American Vanguard Corporation's Newport Beach, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Co-Chairman | Herbert Kraft | Network |
| Co-Chairman | Glenn Wintemute | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director, President and CEO, AMVAC Chemical | Eric Wintemute | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for American Vanguard Corporation
Demand for agricultural chemicals depends mainly on demand for various crops, which in turn depends on crop prices. The profitability of individual companies is linked to efficient operations and marketing. Big producers have large economies of scale in production. Smaller companies can compete effectively by making specialty chemicals or fertilizer mixtures for local markets. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee at a large plant is close to $700,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top American Vanguard Corporation Competitors
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