W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Newark, DE 19711 (Map) Phone: 410-506-7787
Toll Free: 888-914-4673
http://www.gore.com
Overview
The weather might be cold, wet, and uncomfortable, but W. L. Gore & Associates wants you to enjoy the outdoors, anyway. The company makes a variety of fluoropolymer products; best known is its breathable, waterproof, and windproof Gore-Tex brand fabric. Textile applications range from clothing and shoes to Elixir guitar strings, space suits, and sutures. In addition to consumer apparel (popular among hikers and hunters), W. L. Gore makes insulated wire and cables, filtration products, and sealants. Its textile lineup is offered under the Gore-Tex brand as well as Windstopper (outerwear) and Cleanstream (filters). The Gore family owns about 75% of the company, and Gore employees 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 |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £1,658.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 25.0% |
| 2010 Employees | 9,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 12.5% |
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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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|---|---|
| Global Sales Leader | Marty Sylvain |
| Technical Contact | Jim Whetzel |
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