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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Company Profile
W. L. Gore & Associates would like your clothing to take a deep breath. The company makes a variety of fluoropolymer products; best known is its breathable, waterproof, and windproof GORE-TEX fabric. Product uses range from clothing and shoes to guitar strings, dental floss, space suits, and sutures. In addition to its apparel (popular among hikers and hunters), W. L. Gore makes insulated wire and cables, filtration products, and sealants. Fabrics are offered under such brands as GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER. The Gore family owns about 75% of the company; Gore's employees, known in the company as associates, own the rest.
Contact Information
Address: 555 Paper Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
Phone:410-506-7787
Fax:410-996-8585
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:March
Revenue (2008):2000.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-16.70%)
Employees (2008):8,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-5.90%)
Key People
CEO: Terri Kelly
Medical Marketing Director: Thom O'Hara
CEO: Terri Kelly
Industry Information
Sector: Industrial Goods
Industry: Textile Industrial
Top Competitors
Belden Inc. (bdc)
Medtronic, Inc. (mdt)
Polartec, LLC
 


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