W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Newark, DE 19711 (Map) Phone: 410-506-7787
Fax: 410-996-8585
Toll Free: 888-914-4673
http://www.gore.com
Overview
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.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £1,002.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (16.7%) |
| 2008 Employees | 8,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (5.9%) |
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Key people and executives for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
| CEO | Terri Kelly (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Medical Marketing Director | Thom O'Hara Connect to this executive |
| Human Relations Chief | Donna Frey Connect to this executive |
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