AGV SPORTS GROUP HISTORY
1978 – AGV USA is created as a joint venture between Gino Amisano (Helmets) in Italy and Michael Parrotte in the US to distribute AGV helmets exclusively to the US market
1985 – License acquired from AGV to use name, joint venture into US market making apparel
– Randy Mamola is the first racer to be sponsored by the apparel company, wearing the first AGV gloves: The CX-1
– AGV creates their first road race suit and boots
1987 – Yamaha Motor Canada becomes the first international importer
1989 – AGV brand name morphed into AGVSPORT, AGV Sports Group Inc. formed
– Keith Code’s California Super Bike School begins using AGVSPORT leather suits for all instructors
1990 – 2007 Parts Unlimited becomes U.S. importer
– Leather gloves, jackets, boots, and textiles all bearing the name AGVSPORT for the first time replaces the AGV name and tri-color logo
1991 – Loris Capirossi sponsored by AGV Sport, wins his second GP World Championship