W.L. Gore & Associates

The company began in 1958, when Bill and Vieve Gore set out to explore opportunities for fluorocarbon polymers, especially polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Within the first twelve years, Gore had wire and cables on the moon and operations worldwide.

Today, the enterprise is comprised of approximately 9,000 associates in more than 50 locations around the world. Annual revenues top $2.5 billion. Our fluoropolymer products provide innovative solutions throughout industry, in next-generation electronics, for medical products, and with high-performance fabrics.

While Gore may be best known for our GORE-TEX® fabrics, all their products are distinguished in their markets. Their technologies and fluoropolymer expertise are unsurpassed.

W.L. Gore has created next-generation cable assemblies and components for the electronics industry, set the standard for outerwear comfort and protection, solve difficult industrial problems with innovative materials and technology, and Gore medical products work in harmony with the body's own tissues to restore normal body function.

Gore continually delivers new products and better solutions to the marketplaces of the world.

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