W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · Newark, DE United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window 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. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2,000.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 8,000 |
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Executives
4 executives listed for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Newark, DE location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| CEO | Terri Kelly | Network |
| Operations Leader, Shenzhen | Tom Zeng | Network |
| Medical Marketing Director | Thom O'Hara | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Because plastic products are widely used in industry and as consumer products, demand depends on the health of the US economy. The profitability of individual companies depends on product mix and production efficiency. Large companies have economies of scale in buying raw materials and in manufacturing commodity products such as bottles and plastic film. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing. The industry is labor-intensive: annual revenue per worker is about $220,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Competitors
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