AGV is an acronym for Amisano Gino Valenza, the initials of the founder AGV Helmets, which is one of the most respected manufactures of on and off-road helmets. The company was first introduced to the world in 1946, but at that time they were manufacturing bicycle saddles and leather seats. Only two years later the company entered into the helmet manufacturing market.
In only their second year of operation, AGV Helmets introduced the first open-face helmet with a leather shell. In 1953, the first fiberglass vulcanized helmets were brought to the market. The company’s next big innovation came only one year later, in the form of the first 100% fiberglass open-face helmet. The development of the open-face helmet ultimately lead to the creation of the first fiberglass full-face helmet. Although innovation within manufacturing is the company’s ultimate goal, they were also fully committed to giving back to the motorcycle community. In 1977, they funded the “Clinica Mobile,” which provides care to riders who have been injured while racing. More than 30 years later, the “traveling Hospital” is still providing excellent care to injured riders.
In only their second year of operation, AGV Helmets introduced the first open-face helmet with a leather shell. In 1953, the first fiberglass vulcanized helmets were brought to the market. The company’s next big innovation came only one year later, in the form of the first 100% fiberglass open-face helmet. The development of the open-face helmet ultimately lead to the creation of the first fiberglass full-face helmet. Although innovation within manufacturing is the company’s ultimate goal, they were also fully committed to giving back to the motorcycle community. In 1977, they funded the “Clinica Mobile,” which provides care to riders who have been injured while racing. More than 30 years later, the “traveling Hospital” is still providing excellent care to injured riders.
In 1985, Nelson Piquet raced the Formula 1 World Championship sporting a brand new Kevlar/Dupont fiberglass full-face AGV helmet. At this point in time AGV Helmets was looking to expand into additional markets. They accomplished this with the acquisition of MDS, which was a brand that quickly gained popularity based on its versatility. In 1995, Valentino Rossi began wearing AGV Helmets on his way to winning seven World Championship Titles. This relationship provided AGV Helmets with a great ambassador to World Championship motorcycling racing.
In 2002 AGV Helmets became part the IMAG group, which is the fourth largest worldwide producer of helmets. AGV Helmets last major merger came in 2007, when they combined with the world famous Dainese.
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