AVD

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) is a specialty chemical company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The company has been publicly traded since 1987 and operates as a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of agricultural chemicals and related products. American Vanguard serves agricultural, commercial, and consumer markets both domestically and internationally, focusing on crop protection chemicals, soil health products, and innovative agricultural technologies. The company has evolved from a traditional chemical manufacturer into a more diversified agricultural solutions provider, incorporating biological products and precision agriculture technologies into its portfolio.